Past Lies on Hulu: Full list of cast in the miniseries 

An official poster for the Spanish miniseries Past Lies (Image via Hulu)
An official poster for the Spanish miniseries Past Lies (Image via Hulu)

Past Lies on Hulu is a Spanish mystery series that follows a group of women whose lives get turned upside down when the remains of their missing classmate are found. Directed by Clara Roquet, this six-part series digs into the lasting impact of secrets and deception.

The Spanish title of the miniseries is Las largas sombras. The story gets into all the hidden secrets, past regrets, and how these women's lives are all connected from way back when. It shows how their past experiences still impact them today.

With its open and straightforward approach to the past, Past Lies offers a poignant saga that explores the complexities of friendship, betrayal, and the lasting impact of teenage choices. The miniseries Past Lies was written and directed by Clara Roquet and Julia de Paz.


List of cast members on Hulu's Past Lies miniseries

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The following is a list of the actors and actresses with the names of their characters and the number of total episodes that Past Lies miniseries viewers can see them in:

1. Elena Anaya as Rita (6 episodes)

Elena Anaya plays Rita, a famous film director who returns to her hometown and becomes involved in the discovery of the body of a long-lost classmate. Anaya is known for her roles in The Skin I Live In (starring role) and Wonder Woman (supporting role).


2. Belén Cuesta as Teresa (6 episodes)

Belén Cuesta plays Teresa, whose life gets turned upside down when a missing classmate's remains are discovered, causing her to revisit past memories. Cuesta has appeared in The Endless Trench as the main character and Holy Camp! in a supporting role.


3. Marta Etura as Sole (6 episodes)

Marta Etura plays Sole, one of the friends whose past is revealed in the discovery. She is known for her roles in Cell 211 and The Impossible.


4. Itziar Atienza as Candela (6 episodes)

Itziar Atienza plays Candela, a crucial member of the friend group whose secrets and regrets are put to the test by everything that's happening. Atienza has also been in Velvet and Locked Up in supporting roles.


5. Irene Escolar as Paula (6 episodes)

Irene Escolar is playing Paula, the younger sister who is determined to find out what happened to the missing girl. Escolar has shown off her skills in The Skin I Live In and The Queen of Spain.


Additional cast members in Past Lies

The additional cast members in the miniseries Past Lies include:

  • Stephanie Kerbis
  • Juan Blanco
  • Isa Montalbán
  • Lucía Caraballo
  • Roger Casamajor
  • Marina Orta
  • Jorge Usón
  • Ana Rayo
  • Laura Wedel
  • Fran Nortes
  • Miriam Rubio
  • Ana de Alva

Plot and overall storyline of Past Lies on Hulu

The story follows Rita, portrayed by Elena Anaya, a famous film director who goes back to her hometown in Alicante, Spain, to take care of her late mother's belongings. When she gets there, she reconnects with her old high school friends, leading to emotional conversations filled with nostalgia and sorrow.

But things take a surprising twist at the reunion when Mati's remains are identified by the authorities. This leads Paula, Mati's younger sister and an investigator played by Irene Escolar, to start digging into the case. Paula believes the women are hiding important details and decides to uncover the truth by looking through their old home videos.

The official synopsis of the series, as per IMDb, is as follows -

"A group of women whose stable, successful lives are suddenly shaken by the appearance of the mortal remains of one of their high school classmates, who disappeared during their senior trip to Mallorca twenty-five years earlier."

What makes Past Lies unique is that the main mystery isn't just one lie that everyone agrees on. Every woman has her secrets and suspicions, from way back in the day to things she's still holding onto now. The miniseries looks into the regrets and nostalgic feelings that come with revisiting past passions.


Watch Past Lies on Hulu.

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