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I Don’t Know Whether to Slit My Wrists or Leave Them Long (2013): Cast & Plot

I Don’t Know Whether to Slit My Wrists or Leave Them Long (2013) movie poster

I Don’t Know Whether to Slit My Wrists or Leave Them Long is a 2013 comedy directed by Manolo Caro, starring Rossy de Palma as Lola, Anabel Ferreira and Ludwika Paleta. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.

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I Don’t Know Whether to Slit My Wrists or Leave Them Long (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Manolo Caro
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Spanish
Studio
Itaca Films
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The story

What Is I Don’t Know Whether to Slit My Wrists or Leave Them Long About?

The premise of I Don’t Know Whether to Slit My Wrists or Leave Them Long without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Julia, Lucas, Aaron, Nora, and Lola reside in an apartment building within the vibrant, chaotic Mexico City. Their lives take an unexpected turn when Félix moves into the vacant apartment next door. As Félix gets to know his new neighbors, their relationships and the overall dynamic of the building undergo a significant shift, leading to unforeseen consequences and changes for everyone involved.

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Cast & crew

I Don’t Know Whether to Slit My Wrists or Leave Them Long Cast & Characters

Rossy de Palma leads the cast as Lola, with Anabel Ferreira as Mamá de Lucas and Ludwika Paleta as Nora. Directed by Manolo Caro; 14 actors are credited in all.

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More from Manolo Caro

More films directed by Manolo Caro: The House of Flowers Presents: The Funeral, Perfectos desconocidos, Elvira I Will Give You My Life But I’m Using It and Love of My Loves.

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Plot

I Don’t Know Whether to Slit My Wrists or Leave Them Long Plot Summary

What happens in I Don’t Know Whether to Slit My Wrists or Leave Them Long from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

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The film begins dramatically with the echo of two gunshots ringing out from an apartment building in Mexico City. In one unit, Nora, portrayed by Ludwika Paleta, confronts her husband Aarón, played by Raúl Méndez, while holding him at gunpoint after discovering his infidelity. Simultaneously, we see Félix, portrayed by Luis Ernesto Franco, grappling with the loss of his football career and the collapse of his relationship, seemingly attempting suicide in another apartment. As the tension escalates, the story rewinds to eight months prior, revealing the events leading to that fateful night.

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How Well Do You Know I Don’t Know Whether to Slit My Wrists or Leave Them Long?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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I Don’t Know Whether to Slit My Wrists or Leave Them Long Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “No se si cortarme las venas o dejarmelas largas” and “Não Sei Se Corto os Pulsos ou Se Deixo Crescer”.

Also known as
  • No se si cortarme las venas o dejarmelas largas
  • Não Sei Se Corto os Pulsos ou Se Deixo Crescer
  • No sé si cortarme las venas o dejármelas largas, არ ვიცი ვენები გავიჭრა თუ გძელად დავტოვო
  • 我不确定我应该割腕还是将其留长

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I Don’t Know Whether to Slit My Wrists or Leave Them Long FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of I Don’t Know Whether to Slit My Wrists or Leave Them Long, each answered in a sentence.

How long is I Don’t Know Whether to Slit My Wrists or Leave Them Long?

I Don’t Know Whether to Slit My Wrists or Leave Them Long runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was I Don’t Know Whether to Slit My Wrists or Leave Them Long released?

I Don’t Know Whether to Slit My Wrists or Leave Them Long was released on August 23, 2013.

Who directed I Don’t Know Whether to Slit My Wrists or Leave Them Long?

I Don’t Know Whether to Slit My Wrists or Leave Them Long was directed by Manolo Caro.

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Who is in the cast of I Don’t Know Whether to Slit My Wrists or Leave Them Long?

I Don’t Know Whether to Slit My Wrists or Leave Them Long stars Rossy de Palma as Lola, Anabel Ferreira as Mamá de Lucas and Ludwika Paleta as Nora, among 14 credited actors.

Does I Don’t Know Whether to Slit My Wrists or Leave Them Long have a post-credit scene?

No. I Don’t Know Whether to Slit My Wrists or Leave Them Long has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is I Don’t Know Whether to Slit My Wrists or Leave Them Long in?

The original language of I Don’t Know Whether to Slit My Wrists or Leave Them Long is Spanish.

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