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, Malena Alterio, Jordi Sánchez, and María Botto.

Plot

Three couples (

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an tarot reader Alonso and Marisa; charcuterie owners Torres and Fátima; and plastic surgeon and

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Calatrava and Vicky) travel to the

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to spend their holidays with their broods. The find out that they have booked the same house forcing them to live under the same roof for the rest of their holidays.

Cast

Production

The film was produced by Telecinco Cinema and Mono Pictures AIE with the association of Sony Pictures International Productions and the participation of

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and Mediterráneo Mediaset España Group. It was lensed by Ángel Amorós. Shooting locations included

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and

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Release

Distributed by Sony Pictures Entertainment Iberia, the film was released theatrically in Spain on 23 August 2024.

Reception

Raquel Hernández Luján of '' HobbyConsolas'' gave the film 45 points ('so-so') deeming it to be no more than "a competent, passing distraction". Fausto Fernández of ''

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'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, highlighting the leading sextet as its best while citing its "dubious" selection of songs as a negative point.

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