Overview
The Distance is a 2006 Spanish boxing-themed neo-noir thriller film directed and written by Iñaki Dorronsoro in his feature film debut. It stars Miguel Ángel Silvestre and Belén López alongside José Coronado, Federico Luppi, and Lluís Homar.
Plot
The plot tracks the plight of Daniel, a young boxer (and an inmate) experiencing personal guilt for the killing of a man (Salgado) in prison in a hit job. He is subject to the blackmail and overarching control exercised by corrupt homosexual cop Guillermo, refractory to coming out. Upon leaving prison, Daniel falls romantically for Raquel, Salgado's widow as well as a former hooker, whilst Daniel's boxing coach and a police officer digging on the Salgado case also come into action.
Cast
Production
The screenplay was penned by Iñaki Dorronsoro. The film was produced by Ábaco Movies, Madrid Sur, and 2Y4 Films, and it had the participation of TVE, and Canal+. It was shot in 2005 in Palencia's former provincial prison, the Campo de la Juventud sports center, as well as several locations in Madrid.
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