Much Better Than You

Cristobal is a busy businessman and father who suddenly sees his wife win a scholarship that could take the family to Spain. He resents being left behind, and when she asks him to go along, he faces a difficult choice. Humiliated by the turn of events, he vanishes from home and drifts through the streets of Santiago, seeking distraction and relief in fleeting encounters. The nights that follow are awkward, messy, and painful, as his shallow gambits fail to soothe the sting of betrayal and shattered expectations. With the future of his family on the line, he must confront whether protecting his ego is more important than staying connected to the ones he loves. Brisk humor hides a serious core.

Directed by Che Sandoval, Much Better Than You released in 2013. Set in Santiago, the comedy stars Sebastián Brahm as Cristobal and Antonella Costa as Marcela, with a Chilean cast that lends an authentic urban flavor and sharp dialogue throughout.

Box office information for Much Better Than You is not publicly available, suggesting a limited release or modest earnings typical of smaller independent projects. Its release history remains limited to select markets. In short, it did not see wide push.

No major awards or nominations are listed for this title, reflecting its profile as a niche urban comedy rather than a festival darling. Critics who did notice the film focus on performances, the regularity of the setting, and the way humor softens a harsh look at male ego, pleasing audiences.

Viewers are invited into a frank portrait of a man torn between family duty and personal pride. The humor comes from stubborn missteps and awkward social liaisons, while the mean streets of the city mirror a crisis of connection and responsibility, inviting reflection on what it costs to grow up.