Parallel Courses
Parallel Courses

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Parallel Courses

2016
Movie
90 min
Spanish

Gaby, Fer's mother and Silvia, Diego's mother, live their lives happily, until one day, due to Diego's kidney disease they find out that the kids were switched at birth. In order to save Diego’, both mothers end up in a legal battle to see who will have the custody of which kid.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Peter McAleeseGenres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young physicist, driven by grief over the loss of his wife, makes a breakthrough in quantum entanglement that allows him to communicate with alternate versions of himself across parallel universes. As he attempts to find a reality where she still lives, he becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy that threatens his own existence and the fabric of reality itself.

Critical Reception

Parallel Courses received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences, with many praising its ambitious concept and central performance, while some found the execution occasionally uneven. The film was noted for its thought-provoking exploration of grief, choice, and the nature of reality, earning it a cult following among fans of intelligent science fiction.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique and ambitious sci-fi premise.

  • Commended for a strong central performance that anchors the emotional core.

  • Some critics noted that the complex narrative occasionally felt underdeveloped.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available tend to appreciate the film's intellectual depth and the exploration of grief through a science fiction lens, though some found the pacing to be slow.

Fun Fact

The film's intricate plot involving parallel universes and quantum mechanics was developed over several years, with the director drawing inspiration from theoretical physics concepts and philosophical debates on determinism and free will.

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