''Stranded'' ( es, Incidencias, links=no) is 2015 Spanish black comedy film directed by

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and Juan Cruz. Its ensemble cast features Ernesto Alterio,

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, Rubén Ochandiano, Miki Esparbé, Toni Acosta, Roberto Álamo, Nao Albet, Núria Gago, Aida Folch, Karim Ait M'Hand, Saras Gil, Alfonsa Rosso, and Manuel Segura.

Plot

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, after an AVE train on its way from Barcelona to Madrid stops in the middle of nowhere, its stranded passengers and crew members bring out their secrets.

Cast

Production

The film is a Castelao Pictures and Incidencias la película AIE production, and it had the participation of

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and TVC. Shooting locations in Catalonia included

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, Barcelona, and Súria.

Release

The film was presented at the 60th Valladolid International Film Festival (Seminci) in a non-competitive slot on 24 October 2015. Distributed by Filmax, it was released theatrically on 31 December 2015.

Reception

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of ''

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'' declared ''Stranded'' an "inexplicable" comedy from "the first minute to the last", giving the impression of being a "half-done" work. Manuel J. Lombardo of '' Diario de Sevilla'' wrote that "none of its stories, none of its gags, none of its jokes ever raise the slightest smile". Fausto Fernández of '' Fotogramas'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, deeming it to be "great entertainment" and "a great vehicle for the showcasing of its cast".

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