'Diecisiete': Release date, plot, cast, trailer, and everything you need to know about the Spanish coming-of-age drama on Netflix
Translated to 'Seventeen', 'Diecisiete' is an upcoming Netflix coming-of-age comedy-drama set to release this fall. The Spanish movie was directed by Daniel Sánchez Arévalo and will be perfect to watch with family. It's got all the right ingredients: teenage boy overcome with angst, dogs, road trips, and quality time spent between brothers.
Release Date
'Diecisiete' will be released on Netflix on October 18th.
Plot
'Diecisiete' follows a seventeen-year-old boy, Héctor, who has been at a youth detention center for two years. As part of reintegration therapy, he is sent to an animal rescue center, where he befriends Oveja, a dog as shy and elusive as he is.
When the dog, Oveja, is adopted, Héctor runs away to find him. His elder brother Ismael accompanies him as he doesn't want Héctor to get in trouble. Héctor is two days away from turning 18 and if caught after that, he will be sent to jail instead of the reformatory.
Cast
Biel Montoro
Biel Montoro is a Spanish actor and plays Héctor. His previous acting credits include 'Com si fos ahir', 'Black Snow', and 'Blue Rai'.
Nacho Sánchez
Nacho Sánchez is a Spanish actor whose previous credits include 'The Zone' and 'The Ministry of Time'. He plays Héctor's older brother, Ismael.
The movie also stars Itsaso Arana as Esther and Kandido Uranga as Cura.
Director
Daniel Sánchez Arévalo
Daniel Sánchez Arévalo is a Spanish screenwriter and director. His previous credits include 'En tu cabeza' and 'Family United'. Arévalo wrote the script for 'Diecisiete' with Araceli Sánchez
Trailer
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