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6.0201815mMovieComedyDramaRomance

Ruben is an anodyne guy attracted by the unusual beauty of Alba, an enigmatic woman. Both live in a peculiar silent universe, with established and surrealistic rules. Ruben must break some of these rules to get Alba's attention.

DirectorToni Bestard
WriterToni Bestard

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Cast · Directed by Toni Bestard

Diego Ingold
Diego Ingold
Ruben
Aina Zuazaga
Aina Zuazaga
Alba
José Torresma
José Torresma
Carles Jofre
Carles Jofre
Carmen Molinar
Carmen Molinar

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Which OTT platform streams Background?

Background isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Background on Netflix?

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Background hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 31, 2018. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.