# The People Upstairs (2020)

> Two couples turn an intimate social encounter into a sharply funny examination of love, resentment, and modern relationship strain.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/507405

## Facts

- Runtime: 81 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Cesc Gay
- Cast: Javier Cámara, Belén Cuesta, Alberto San Juan, Griselda Siciliani
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11028768/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, sincere, awkward, date night, discussion group viewing

## Synopsis

A humorous exploration of love and relationships in the modern age unfolds between two couples.

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