Things That Make Living Worthwhile

Things That Make Living Worthwhile is a 2004 Spanish romantic comedy-drama film directed by Manuel Gómez Pereira, starring Ana Belén and Eduard Fernández.

Plot

The plot features the relationship between Hortensia, a divorced woman working as a civil officer at the INEM, and Jorge, an also divorced unemployed man and recovering alcoholic.

Production

The film was directed by Manuel Gómez Pereira whereas the screenplay was penned by Joaquín Oristrell, Yolanda García Serrano, and Luis Piedrahita. It was produced by BocaBoca Producciones with the participation of TVE and Canal+ (Spanish [TV channel)|Canal+].

Release

The film screened at the 7th Málaga [Spanish Film Festival] in 2004. Distributed by Columbia Tristar Spain, the film was theatrically released in Spain on 26 November 2004.

Reception

Jonathan Holland of Variety deemed the film be "an enjoyable, adult-oriented comedy romancer beefed up by a thought-provoking darker side".
Mirito Torreiro of Fotogramas gave it 4 out of 5 stars highlighting the chemistry between the leads to be the best about the film.