Alone
Solas
“Go deep, fear nothing, look for escape and be brave.”
Synopsis
Maria has just moved into a decaying flat in a poor neighbourhood. She left her family in the countryside because she could no longer stand her father's authority. Pregnant by a man who refuses to see her, Maria gets by as a cleaning-woman. When her father is brought to the city for an operation, her mother moves into her flat.
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María Galiana
Madre
Ana Fernández
María
Carlos Álvarez-Nóvoa
Vecino
Juan Fernández
Juan
Antonio Dechent
Medico
Miguel Alcíbar
El gordo
Concha Galán
Limpiadora
Paco Tous
Socio de Juan
José Manuel Seda
Vigilante
Sebastián Haro
Enfermo
Gloria de Jesús
Madre autobus
María Alfonsa Rosso
Vieja del carro
Rosario Pardo
Asistente social
Mariana Cordero
Mujer Centro Social
José Chaves
(uncredited)
Cuca Escribano
(uncredited)
Rosario Lara
Jefa de limpieza
Maica Sánchez
Telefonista
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 19, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 31, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$277K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benito Zambrano
- Screenplay & Story
- Benito Zambrano
- Original Score
- Antonio Meliveo
- Original Title
- Solas
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Worldwide Gross
- $277K
- Production Studios
- Vía Digital, Maestranza Films, Canal Sur, Fireworks Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benito Zambrano
Benito Zambrano
Antonio Meliveo
Tote Trenas
Fernando Pardo
Antonio P. Pérez
Department Leadership Roster
Benito Zambrano
Director
Tote Trenas
Director of Photography
Benito Zambrano
Writer
Antonio P. Pérez
Producer
Fernando Pardo
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Alone about?
Maria has just moved into a decaying flat in a poor neighbourhood. She left her family in the countryside because she could no longer stand her father's authority. Pregnant by a man who refuses to see her, Maria gets by as a cleaning-woman. When her father is brought to the city for an operation, her mother moves into her flat.
Who directed Alone?
Alone was directed by Benito Zambrano.
Who stars in Alone?
The principal cast of Alone includes María Galiana, Ana Fernández, Carlos Álvarez-Nóvoa, Juan Fernández, Antonio Dechent.
When was Alone released and how long is it?
Alone was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
How much did Alone make at the box office?
Alone grossed $277K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Alone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alone was composed by Antonio Meliveo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alone?
Alone holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).