Off Course to China (2019)

February 15, 2019 (ES) • Comedy • 104m

Overview

Braulio after his misadventures in Berlin, moves to Hong Kong along with Rafa and Hakan in search of new opportunities. However, it is not easy to succeed in a land where language, culture and customs are very different from Europe.

Director

Paco Caballero

Writers

Daniel Monedero, Antonio Sánchez, Oriol Capel, Nacho G. Velilla, David S. Olivas

Top Billed

Julián López

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Top Billed Cast

Julián López

Braulio

Miki Esparbé

Rafa

Carmen Machi

Beni

Leo Harlem

Emilio

Edu Soto

Curro

Younes Bachir

Hakan

Juan Khun

Huan (as Juan Kun)

Chacha Huang

Xiao

Silvia Alonso

Raquel

Malena Alterio

Marisol

Joseph Chanet

Cheng

Marcos Zan

Ming

Akira Hirano

Miembro Tribunal

Marisol Aznar

Vecina Reme

Malena Gutiérrez

Vecina Milagros

José Ramón Iglesias

Vecino Miguel

Mauro Muñiz

Vecino Paco (as Mauro Muñiz de Urquiza)

Ziyi Yang

Secretaria Liu

Tom So

Sr. Liu

Mario Garcés

Traumatólogo

Carlos Wu

Chino Bazar

Alejandra Chen Jiang

Asistente Liu (as Alejandra Chen)

Fele Martínez

Fonseca

Javier Cámara

Próspero

Sergio Dalma

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Crew

Paco Caballero

Director

David Valldepérez

Director of Photography

Daniel Monedero

Writer

Antonio Sánchez

Writer

Oriol Capel

Writer

Nacho G. Velilla

Writer

David S. Olivas

Writer

Mikel Lejarza

Producer

Mercedes Gamero

Producer

Nacho G. Velilla

Producer

Fernando García

Executive Producer

María Contreras

Executive Producer

Antonio Sánchez

Executive Co-Producer

Oriol Capel

Executive Co-Producer

David S. Olivas

Executive Co-Producer

Luis Fernández Lago

Production Director

Javier Fernández

Production Design

Marta Murillo

Costume Design

Caitlin Acheson

Makeup Department Head

Jesús Martos

Hair Department Head

Tamara Arévalo

Sound

Juanjo Javierre

Music

Antton Zabala

Music Supervisor

Ángel Hernández Zoido

Editor

Lucía Palicio

Editor

Tonucha Vidal

Casting

Andrés Cuenca

Casting

Nacho G. Velilla

Second Unit Director

Lourdes Navarro

Script

Ana Parra

Production Manager

Peke Griffin

Second Assistant Camera

Sany Climent

Set Decoration

Peru Herrero

Gaffer

Iker Ibarlucea

Key Grip

Julio Vergne

Still Photographer

Ángel Plana

Stunt Coordinator

Javier Villa

Stunts

Val Koff

Stunt Double

Toby Fung

Graphic Designer

Félix Bergés

Visual Effects Supervisor

Álex F. Capilla

Sound Designer

Nacho Royo-Villanova

Sound Mixer

Sergio Dalma

Songs

Teresa Nuño de la Rosa

Assistant Editor

Zaira Zanguitu

Second Assistant Director

Collection

Perdiendo el norte - Colección

Off Course

Off Course to China

Reviews

ekaterinats

October 17, 2019

I was surprised to learn that “Perdiendo el Este” is the second chapter of the film “Perdiendo el Norte”. Both of these chapters are outstanding and amazing. This comedy is directed by Paco Caballero, he has made a film which is truly humorous and fascinating due to it is based on cultural contrasts and language confusion. “Perdiendo el Este” was filmed in 2019, the action takes place in Spain and China in very picturesque locations. By the way, one amazing fact is that this comedy is shown on the trip in train AVE (Sevilla-Valencia), therefore it is considered as an appropriate film for all the passengers.

The writers have created a script which is thrilling and it includes a lot of embarrassment situations which are close to everyone who has ever tried to live and study abroad. The exotic country of ancient culture has become a modern and vibrant country where everything is possible. That’s why thousands of young people in the world decide to pack their bags and set their course to China. Braulio (Julián López) moved to Hong Kong with Rafa (Miki Esparbé) and Hakan (Younes Bachir) in search of new opportunities. However, it is not easy to succeed in a county where language, culture and customs are totally different from those of Europe. It's about the new adventures of a generation lost in search of fortune. But in their search three members find themselves more lost than ever. For Braulio, his experience in China is miserable until he accidentally meets Xiao (Chacha Huang), a different and modern girl with future expectations. They support each other to achieve their goals: the young woman uses him to frighten the suitors that her father seeks for her, while he tries to marry her to obtain residence.

I did really like this film because it shows us a bunch of traditions and customs of Spain and China. One of the brightest episodes took place in Pamplona during the festival of San Fermín, I consider that it is the most interesting scene for Spanish culture lovers. And speaking about the actors of this film, they are truly well selected. One of the actors is Leo Harlem. Last two years he became famous by acting in Spanish comedies such as “El mejor verano de mi vida” and “Padre no hay más que uno”. His acting is really brilliant and heartfelt. The protagonist of this film is Julián López, he acts accurately, every his scene is full of various emotions.

The definitely curious thing about this comedy is how people learn foreign languages while living in foreign countries and mingle with the local population. I would recommend watching this comedy for all people whose life is connected with travelling and especially with studying languages. And do remember that “to travel is to come back”, how Gabriel Garcia Márquez wrote in his poem, this film also reminds us that concept.

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Off Course to China (2019)

Daniel Monedero, Antonio Sánchez, Oriol Capel, Nacho G. Velilla, David S. Olivas

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Top Billed Cast

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Perdiendo el norte - Colección

Off Course

Off Course to China

Reviews

ekaterinats

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