IN THE CITY aka EN LA CIUDAD

Year: 2003
USA: Wolfe Releasing
Cast: Mònica López, Eduard Fernandez, Maria Pujalte, Alex Brendemuhl, Vicenta N'Dongo, Chisco Amado, Miranda Makaroff, Leonor Watling, aurea Marquez, Jordi Sanchez, Carme Pla, Eric Bonicatto, Pere Arquillue, Daniela Romero, Bruno Munoz, Rosa Vila, Eli Iranzo, Chantal Aimee, Nöel Olive, Bert Palmer, Jesús Garay, Josep Bonigas
Director: Cesc Gay
Country: Spain
Language: Spanish (English subtitles)
USA: 110 mins
USA Release Date: 8 April 2005 (Limited Release)

Synopsis

Director Cesc Gay's idea for IN THE CITY came to him at a meal with friends: a private, secret look at a group of characters who have a number of emotional experiences they never talk about.

The movie that came from this inspiration is IN THE CITY, the ensemble story of a group of thirty-something friends in Barcelona. Behind the facade of their friendship are many secrets. For example, single Sofia lives a fantasy life of romance and unconscious lies. Tomas is having a secret affair with one of his students. Married Irene finds herself attracted to her friend Silvia.

Although the friends spend much time together, they maintain their secrets and often fail to connect. One day, however, when they come together for a meal, emotions spill over.

Sensitively written and beautifully acted, IN THE CITY tells a revealing story about urban life and angst.