The Other Son (Spanish: El otro hijo) is a 2023 drama film written and directed by Juan Sebastián Quebrada in his directorial debut. Starring Miguel Gonzalez and Simón Trujillo, it is about a teenager who must overcome the unexpected death of his brother at a party while his family environment collapses. It is a co-production between Colombia, Argentina and France.
The Other Son had its world premiere at the 71st San Sebastián International Film Festival on September 24, 2023, where it competed in the New Directors section. It was selected as the Colombian entry for the Best Ibero-American Film at the 38th Goya Awards.
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Synopsis
Federico and his brother Simón fully live their adolescence until the day Simón dies at a party. While his family environment crumbles before his eyes, Federico tries to live his last weeks of school normally. Unable to grieve, he gets closer and closer to Laura, his deceased brother's girlfriend.
Cast
The actors participating in this film are:
Miguel Gonzalez
Ilona Almansa
Jenny Navarrete
John Hurtafo
Gabriel Taboada
Simón Trujillo
Production
Principal photography lasted almost 6 weeks in Bogotá, Colombia.
Release
Festival
The Other Son had its world premiere on September 24, 2023, at the 71st San Sebastián International Film Festival, then It was screened on September 27, 2023, at the 32nd Biarritz Amérique Latine Festival, on October 6, 2023, at the 9th Bogotá International Film Festival and at the 25th Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival, and on November 9, 2023, at the 38th Mar del Plata International Film Festival.
Theatrical
It was commercially released on November 2, 2023, in Colombian theaters, then expanded to the Argentine market on November 16, 2023.