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Life Is

Original title: La vida es
  • 2025
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
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Life Is (2025)
SpanishComedyDrama

A woman navigates the emotional complexities of middle age while confronting personal challenges and unexpected changes in her life.A woman navigates the emotional complexities of middle age while confronting personal challenges and unexpected changes in her life.A woman navigates the emotional complexities of middle age while confronting personal challenges and unexpected changes in her life.

  • Director
    • Lorena Villarreal
  • Writers
    • Lorena Villarreal
    • Ian Martin
    • Diana López
  • Stars
    • Paulina García
    • Naian González Norvind
    • Natalia Plascencia
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    36
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lorena Villarreal
    • Writers
      • Lorena Villarreal
      • Ian Martin
      • Diana López
    • Stars
      • Paulina García
      • Naian González Norvind
      • Natalia Plascencia
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  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Top Cast40

    Paulina García
    Paulina García
    • Greta
    Naian González Norvind
    Naian González Norvind
    • Ely
    Natalia Plascencia
    • Nora
    Rubén Ochandiano
    Rubén Ochandiano
    • Juan
    Geraldine Zinat
    Geraldine Zinat
    • Gloria
    Lumi Cavazos
    Lumi Cavazos
    • Rebeca
    Mariano Palacios
    Mariano Palacios
    • Daniel
    Daniel Damuzi
    Daniel Damuzi
    • Ricardo
    Tina Romero
    Tina Romero
    • Mariela
    Fernando Ciangherotti
    Fernando Ciangherotti
    • Fermín
    Daniela Luque
    Daniela Luque
    • Mina
    María Castellá
    María Castellá
    • Lucía
    Felipe Rojas
    • Papá de Nora
    Carlos Embry
    • Elías
    London Garza Culbertson
    London Garza Culbertson
    • Nora (Teen)
    Marbrisa Medellín
    • Mariela (Teen)
    Nicole de Albornoz
    • Camila
    Kendra Jabbour
    • Nora (Child)
    • Director
      • Lorena Villarreal
    • Writers
      • Lorena Villarreal
      • Ian Martin
      • Diana López
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      The film was originally titled Nora y Eli, after its two lead characters. According to actress Natalia Plascencia, the title was later changed to La Vida Es to better reflect the film's broader themes, despite some initial resistance from the filmmakers.

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    Details

    • Release date
      • May 21, 2026 (Mexico)
    • Country of origin
      • Mexico
    • Official site
      • Tulip Pictures (Mexico)
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • La Vida Es
    • Production companies
      • Tulip Pictures México
      • Barraca Producciones
      • Kelly Films
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 57m(117 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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