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A domineering but charismatic rancher wages a war of intimidation on his brother's new wife and her teen son, until long-hidden secrets come to light.


After 25 years, a former hired gun visits his old colleague, now a small-town sheriff. Their past relationship is explored, as is how they reflect on it in the present.

Ethan Hawke
Jake

Pedro Pascal
Silva

Jason Fernández
Young Jake

José Condessa
Young Silva

Daniel Rived
Sheriff Deputy

Sara Sálamo
Conchita

Manu Ríos
Singer

Pedro Casablanc
Carpenter

George Steane
Joe
Erenice Lohan
Clara
Strange Way of Life is a drama, western, romance film released in 2023 exploring themes of sheriff, reunion, murder, desert, cowboy, lgbt. Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, it stars Ethan Hawke, Pedro Pascal, Jason Fernández. After 25 years, a former hired gun visits his old colleague, now a small-town sheriff. Their past relationship is explored, as is how they reflect on it in the present.
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