Sky High

Set in the outskirts of Madrid, this thriller follows Ángel, a young mechanic who enters the world of organized crime. After meeting Estrella, Ángel becomes involved with a gang of robbers specializing in jewelry thefts. His ability to navigate dangerous situations allows him to rise quickly through a criminal hierarchy involving black markets and corrupt lawyers, eventually becoming a protégé to a powerful figure named Rogelio. As Ángel climbs this ladder of power, he faces the pursuit of Duque, a determined detective intent on ending his criminal career. The story serves as a commentary on Spanish society following a real estate crash.

The film was directed by Daniel Calparsoro, appearing after his 2019 work Twin Murders: The Silence of the White City and before his 2022 film Centauro. The screenplay was written by Jorge Guerricaechevarría. The main cast includes Miguel Herrán, Carolina Yuste, Asia Ortega, Luis Tosar, Fernando Cayo, and Richard Holmes, with a total of 23 credited cast members. A joint production from Spain, France, and Belgium, the movie has a runtime of 121 minutes. Audience reception is mixed to positive, with a rating of 5.6/10 based on 5,200 votes on IMDb and a higher score of 6.1/10 from 241 votes on TMDB.