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Comedy drama

I Will Survive (1999): Cast

I Will Survive (1999) movie poster

I Will Survive is a 1999 comedy drama directed by Alfonso Albacete and David Menkes, starring Emma Suárez as Marga, Mirta Ibarra and Juan Diego Botto. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.

I Will Survive (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Genres
Comedy , Romance , Drama
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is I Will Survive About?

The premise of I Will Survive without spoilers.

Marga endures a run of misfortune and, with the support of her friend Rosa, works to rebuild her self‑confidence. As she becomes involved with Iñaqui, a handsome gay sculptor ten years her junior, she begins to heal. Their bond deepens beyond friendship, yet age and societal limits strain their connection, leaving them to confront the possibility of an “impossible” love as they seek true happiness.

I Will Survive Themes & Keywords

· 21 tags
  • friendship
  • gay
  • kiss
  • homosexual
  • family relationships
  • sexual orientation
  • video store
  • pregnancy
  • car accident
  • mother son relationship
  • gay man straight woman relationship
  • bisexual
+9 more
  • gay man straight woman
  • little boy
  • single parent
  • single mother
  • claim in title
  • gay man has sex with a woman
  • bisexuality
  • depression
  • spain
Cast & crew

I Will Survive Cast & Characters

Emma Suárez leads the cast as Marga, with Mirta Ibarra as Rosa and Juan Diego Botto as Iñaqui. Directed by Alfonso Albacete and David Menkes; 13 actors are credited in all.

Details

I Will Survive Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Sobreviviré” and “我会存活下来”.

Also known as
  • Sobreviviré
  • 我会存活下来
  • Amargo Despertar

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FAQ

I Will Survive FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of I Will Survive, each answered in a sentence.

How long is I Will Survive?

I Will Survive runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was I Will Survive released?

I Will Survive was released on November 19, 1999.

Who directed I Will Survive?

I Will Survive was directed by Alfonso Albacete and David Menkes.

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Who is in the cast of I Will Survive?

I Will Survive stars Emma Suárez as Marga, Mirta Ibarra as Rosa and Juan Diego Botto as Iñaqui, among 13 credited actors.

Does I Will Survive have a post-credit scene?

No. I Will Survive has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is I Will Survive in?

The original language of I Will Survive is Spanish.

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