What You Once Were
Jun 21, 2026 · 20m
Director
Iván LadeirasOverview
A boy spends a weekend with his grandpa, who has promised to teach him how to develop photographs. They have never spent this much time together before. The boy soon discovers that his grandpa is a very serious and quiet man. What initially seems like a boring activity sparks a passion that unites them both in an unexpected way.
Cast of What You Once Were
Crew of What You Once Were
Iván LadeirasDirector, Executive Producer, Writer
Jose LadeirasProducer- Manuel LadeirasProducer
- Mario G. CortizoOriginal Music Composer
Rodrigo de PabloDirector of Photography
Marcos BYEditor
Nico P. PampínFirst Assistant Camera
Alejandro PulidoAssistant Director- Nuria VizcaínoArt Direction, Still Photographer
- Howi ÁlvarezAssistant Art Director
- María ConcesaAssistant Art Director
Elma PalomarGaffer- Dayra ÁvilaCostume Designer
- Diego ComendadorSteadicam Operator
- Javier Iglesias RodríguezSound Director
Irene García BorralloSecond Assistant Director- Diego Aramburu-ZabalaProduction Director
- Esteban EnríquezProduction Manager
- Javier PimentelProduction Coordinator
- Miguel de los ToyosProduction Assistant
About What You Once Were
What is What You Once Were about?
A boy spends a weekend with his grandpa, who has promised to teach him how to develop photographs. They have never spent this much time together before. The boy soon discovers that his grandpa is a very serious and quiet man. What initially seems like a boring activity sparks a passion that unites them both in an unexpected way.
When was What You Once Were released?
What You Once Were was released on June 21, 2026.
How long is What You Once Were?
What You Once Were runs 20 minutes.
Who directed What You Once Were?
What You Once Were was directed by Iván Ladeiras.
Who is in the cast of What You Once Were?
The cast of What You Once Were includes Darío Rodríguez (Niño) and Enrique Villanueva (Abuelo).