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5.2 / 10(53 votes)IMDb20101h 42mSpain

For the Good of Others

El mal ajeno

Synopsis

Diego is a doctor so used to working in extreme situations that he has immunized himself to others' pain. He has switched off from his work, his partner and his commitment as a father. Over the course of a disturbing meeting, Diego is threatened with a gun. Hours later, he can only remember the sound of a bang and the strange feeling of having being hit with something more than a bullet. Diego has to take an irreversible decision which will affect his own life and that of his loved ones.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 3, 2010

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

March 23, 2011

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Oskar Santos
Screenplay & Story
Daniel Sánchez Arévalo
Original Score
Fernando Velázquez
Original Title
El mal ajeno
Country of Origin
Spain
Spoken Languages
Spanish
Runtime
1h 42m
Production Studios
Canal+ España, Mod Producciones, Himenóptero, Telecinco Cinema

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Oskar Santos

Screenplay & Story

Daniel Sánchez Arévalo

Original Score & Music

Fernando Velázquez

Director of Photography

Josu Inchaustegui

Department Leadership Roster

Oskar Santos

Director

Daniel Sánchez Arévalo

Daniel Sánchez Arévalo

Writer

Josu Inchaustegui

Josu Inchaustegui

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

International Certification Matrix

France (CNC)16

Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for For the Good of Others.

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Frequently Asked Questions About For the Good of Others

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

What is For the Good of Others about?

Diego is a doctor so used to working in extreme situations that he has immunized himself to others' pain. He has switched off from his work, his partner and his commitment as a father. Over the course of a disturbing meeting, Diego is threatened with a gun. Hours later, he can only remember the sound of a bang and the strange feeling of having being hit with something more than a bullet. Diego has to take an irreversible decision which will affect his own life and that of his loved ones.

Who directed For the Good of Others?

For the Good of Others was directed by Oskar Santos.

Who stars in For the Good of Others?

The principal cast of For the Good of Others includes Eduardo Noriega, Belén Rueda, Clara Lago, Angie Cepeda, Cristina Plazas.

When was For the Good of Others released and how long is it?

For the Good of Others was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.

Who composed the musical score for For the Good of Others?

The original motion picture soundtrack for For the Good of Others was composed by Fernando Velázquez.

What is the age rating and content advisory for For the Good of Others?

For the Good of Others holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).