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Something Is About to Happen

Something Is About to Happen

20236.02h 3m

Overview

After losing her job as a computer programmer, Lucía decides to become a cab driver.

Directed by Antonio Méndez Esparza
Written by Antonio Méndez Esparza, Clara Roquet, Juan José Millás
Produced by Pedro Hernández Santos
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Top Cast

Malena Alterio

Malena Alterio

Lucía

Aitana Sánchez-Gijón

Aitana Sánchez-Gijón

Roberta

Rodrigo Poisón

Rodrigo Poisón

Braulio Botas

José Luis Torrijo

José Luis Torrijo

Ricardo

Manuel de Blas

Manuel de Blas

Juanjo

Mariona Ribas

Mariona Ribas

Fátima

Iñigo de la Iglesia

Iñigo de la Iglesia

Taxi Passenger (Lover)

Mariano Llorente

Mariano Llorente

Herreros

Federico Pérez Rey

Federico Pérez Rey

Taxi Passenger (Policeman)

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Ignacio Ysasi

Lucía's Neighbor

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or book

About Something Is About to Happen

Something Is About to Happen is a drama, thriller film released in 2023 exploring themes of based on novel or book. Directed by Antonio Méndez Esparza, it stars Malena Alterio, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Rodrigo Poisón. After losing her job as a computer programmer, Lucía decides to become a cab driver.

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