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Your dead son, a dying man's last wish, and a murder that won't solve itself.
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When Things Happen (2007)

melodramatic thrillerfamily soap operaunintentionally camp

Overview

Sebastian, a renowned orchestra conductor, loses his son in a motorcycle accident for which his wife blames him, leading to the family's disintegration. With the intention to recover his daughter's affection, he takes her to Guanajuato, where he has a presentation. However, the unexpected encounter with a mortally wounded old man, who asks him for help to fulfill his last wish, will involve them in that mysterious murder, starting at that point a battle against their conscience and their own survival... a dangerous race against the clock. A touching story of drama and action, which shows us how a common family can be, when they less expect it, the main players in a surprising and dangerous adventure, for in life anything can change... when things happen.

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Content warning
guilt and blameparental redemptionrandom violence

Standout Aspects

Acting

Alejandro Tommasi commits to every overwrought moment.

Production

Guanajuato locations deserve better than this plot.

Best for:Solo: When you want to feel better about your own family drama.·Background: Perfect for folding laundry while occasionally looking up confused.
Heads up:Violence: Sudden gun violence and a child in mortal danger.·Emotional: Dead child and grieving parents throughout.
A

Director

Antonio Peláez

ReleasedMar 30, 2007
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StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelheavy
FIDECINE
Cinépolis Producciones

Top Cast

Alejandro Tommasi

Alejandro Tommasi

Sebastián Serratos

Marcela Guirado

Marcela Guirado

María Serratos

Mar Carrera

Mar Carrera

Sofía Serratos

Jacqueline Bracamontes

Jacqueline Bracamontes

Hermana Lucía

Juan Ferrara

Juan Ferrara

José Sefami

José Sefami

Marco Bacuzzi

Marco Bacuzzi

Paulina Gaitán

Paulina Gaitán

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Antonio Peláez was primarily a TV director before this rare theatrical feature, which explains the pacing.

Cultural

Guanajuato's mummy museums and colonial architecture became a minor filming hotspot for Mexican thrillers in the 2000s.

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