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4.7 / 10(115 votes)IMDb20171h 38mArgentina, New Zealand

What the Waters Left Behind

Los olvidados

Synopsis

Epecuén was one of the most important touristic villages of Argentina. Thousands of people concurred, attracted by the healing properties of its thermal waters. On November 10th 1985, a huge volume of water broke the protecting embankment and the village was submerged under ten meters of salt water. Epecuén disappeared. Thirty years later, the waters receded and the ruins of Epecuén emerged exposing a bleak and deserted landscape. The residents never returned. The plot revolves around a group of young people that take a trip to the ruins in order to film a documentary about Epecuén. Ignoring the warnings, and after a brief tour, they get stranded in the abandoned village. Contrary to what they thought, they begin to realize that they are really not alone…

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Sitges Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

October 11, 2018

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Luciano Onetti, Nicolás Onetti
Screenplay & Story
Nicolás Onetti, Carlos Goitia, Luciano Onetti, Diego Savignano
Original Score
Luciano Onetti
Original Title
Los olvidados
Country of Origin
Argentina, New Zealand
Spoken Languages
Spanish
Runtime
1h 38m
Production Studios
INCAA, Onetti Brothers Productions, Black Mandala, Rusty Robot, Cine Argentino

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Luciano Onetti, Nicolás Onetti

Screenplay & Story

Nicolás Onetti, Carlos Goitia, Luciano Onetti, Diego Savignano

Original Score & Music

Luciano Onetti

Director of Photography

Facundo Nuble

Film Editing

Luciano Onetti

Producers

Nicolás Onetti, Fernanda Goitia, Mariano Oliveros, Diego Savignano, Michael Kraetzer

Department Leadership Roster

Luciano Onetti

Luciano Onetti

Director

Nicolás Onetti

Nicolás Onetti

Director

Nicolás Onetti

Nicolás Onetti

Writer

Carlos Goitia

Writer

Nicolás Onetti

Nicolás Onetti

Producer

Facundo Nuble

Facundo Nuble

Director of Photography

Carolina Cichetto

Costume Design

Luciano Onetti

Luciano Onetti

Editor

Luciano Onetti

Luciano Onetti

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for What the Waters Left Behind.

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Frequently Asked Questions About What the Waters Left Behind

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is What the Waters Left Behind about?

Epecuén was one of the most important touristic villages of Argentina. Thousands of people concurred, attracted by the healing properties of its thermal waters. On November 10th 1985, a huge volume of water broke the protecting embankment and the village was submerged under ten meters of salt water. Epecuén disappeared. Thirty years later, the waters receded and the ruins of Epecuén emerged exposing a bleak and deserted landscape. The residents never returned. The plot revolves around a group of young people that take a trip to the ruins in order to film a documentary about Epecuén. Ignoring the warnings, and after a brief tour, they get stranded in the abandoned village. Contrary to what they thought, they begin to realize that they are really not alone…

Who directed What the Waters Left Behind?

What the Waters Left Behind was directed by Luciano Onetti, Nicolás Onetti.

Who stars in What the Waters Left Behind?

The principal cast of What the Waters Left Behind includes Agustín Pardella, Damián Dreizik, Victoria Maurette, Victorio D'Alessandro, Paula Brasca.

When was What the Waters Left Behind released and how long is it?

What the Waters Left Behind was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.

Who composed the musical score for What the Waters Left Behind?

The original motion picture soundtrack for What the Waters Left Behind was composed by Luciano Onetti.

What is the age rating and content advisory for What the Waters Left Behind?

What the Waters Left Behind holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).