The Room (2012): Cast & Plot
The Room is a 2012 short drama directed by Raúl Sebastián Quintanilla, starring Karina Gidi as Mariana and Moisés Arizmendi. It runs 12 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 12 min
- Director
- Raúl Sebastián Quintanilla
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Spanish - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Room About?
The premise of The Room without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Grieving the recent death of her son, Mariana lashes out at her dog Frida after it destroys the child's toys, beating the animal violently. Forced to end Frida’s life, she experiences a painful sacrifice that ultimately allows her to confront her loss and begin to heal.
The Room Cast & Characters
Karina Gidi leads the cast as Mariana, with Moisés Arizmendi. Directed by Raúl Sebastián Quintanilla.
- Director Raúl Sebastián Quintanilla
- Karina Gidi as Mariana
- Moisés Arizmendi
The Room Plot Summary
What happens in The Room from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Johnny, a successful banker, lives in a stylish San Francisco townhouse with his fiancée Lisa, whose growing disenchantment with their relationship casts a shadow over their days. As the bond between them strains, Lisa begins a covert affair with Johnny’s best friend, Mark, a betrayal that slowly fractures the trust they once shared. In a bid to uncover the truth and understand the whispers around Lisa’s loyalties, Johnny attaches a tape recorder to their home phone, hoping that listening in would reveal the identity of her lover through the conversations that slip through the line.
Full summary
The whole story of The Room, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Room?
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
Who is Johnny's fiancée?
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The Room FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Room, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Room?
The Room runs 12 minutes.
When was The Room released?
The Room was released in 2012.
Who directed The Room?
The Room was directed by Raúl Sebastián Quintanilla.
Who is in the cast of The Room?
The Room stars Karina Gidi as Mariana and Moisés Arizmendi.
Does The Room have a post-credit scene?
No. The Room has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Room in?
The original language of The Room is Spanish.
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