The Simple Things (2015): Cast & Plot
The Simple Things is a 2015 short drama directed by Álvaro Anguita, starring Carlos Felipe Montero as Ulises, Catalina Saavedra and Anita Reeves. It runs 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 26 min
- Director
- Álvaro Anguita
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- EQUECO
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Simple Things About?
The premise of The Simple Things without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Penelope, a civil servant, cares for her mother who is struggling with Alzheimer’s. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters Ulises, an elderly man who has lost his memory and identification. Feeling compassion, Penelope convinces Ulises that he is her father and needs to return home to care for his wife, leading to a complex and heartwarming situation.
The Simple Things Cast & Characters
Carlos Felipe Montero leads the cast as Ulises, with Catalina Saavedra as Penélope and Anita Reeves as Nocha. Directed by Álvaro Anguita; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Álvaro Anguita
- Carlos Felipe Montero as Ulises
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Catalina Saavedra as Penélope - Anita Reeves as Nocha
- Victoria González as Chofi
Also Starring in The Simple Things
· 5 more- Claudio de Barca Evaristo
- Yessica González Virginia
- Judith Araya Familiar 1
- Pablo Calisto Familiar 2
- Silvia Contreras Quiosquera
The Simple Things Plot Summary
What happens in The Simple Things from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mickey leads a breezy, lighthearted seaside morning, whistling a favorite tune as he strolls along a rocky shore with fishing gear in hand. The scene sets a playful, breezy mood, inviting a simple day of beachside mischief. Nearby, Pluto sniffs around and noses out a curious mussel, while a string of tiny, almost cartoonish geysers burbles along the rocks, hinting at the goofy chaos to come. The mussel darts around and soon lobotomizes the moment into a slapstick chase, squirting water at Pluto and sparring with the dog in a feisty, stubborn duel. The mussel even manages to trap itself on Pluto’s tail during the scramble, turning a straightforward rescue into a comical tug-of-war.
Full summary
The whole story of The Simple Things, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Simple Things?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What song is Mickey whistling as he walks along the seashore?
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The Simple Things FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Simple Things, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Simple Things?
The Simple Things runs 26 minutes.
When was The Simple Things released?
The Simple Things was released on September 2, 2015.
Who directed The Simple Things?
The Simple Things was directed by Álvaro Anguita.
Who is in the cast of The Simple Things?
The Simple Things stars Carlos Felipe Montero as Ulises, Catalina Saavedra as Penélope and Anita Reeves as Nocha, among 9 credited actors.
Does The Simple Things have a post-credit scene?
No. The Simple Things has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Simple Things in?
The original language of The Simple Things is Spanish.
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