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Broken Embraces

Original title: Los abrazos rotos

Passion, obsession, wealth, jealousy, family, guilt, and creativity.

2009 · R · 2h 7m

Directed by Pedro Almodóvar

7.2

TMDB audience score
747 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

Harry Caine, a blind writer, reaches this moment in time when he has to heal his wounds from 14 years back. He was then still known by his real name, Mateo Blanco, and directing his last movie.

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Cast

  • Penélope Cruz
    Lena

  • Lluís Homar
    Mateo Blanco / Harry Caine

  • Blanca Portillo
    Judit García

  • José Luis Gómez
    Ernesto Martel

  • Rubén Ochandiano
    Ray X

  • Tamar Novas
    Diego

  • Ángela Molina
    Lena's Mother

  • Chus Lampreave
    Concierge

  • Kiti Mánver
    Madame Mylene

  • Lola Dueñas
    Lip Reader

  • Mariola Fuentes
    Edurne

  • Carmen Machi
    Chon

  • Kira Miró
    Model

  • Rossy de Palma
    Julieta

  • Alejo Sauras
    Álex

  • Carlos Sampedro

  • Ramón Pons
    Lena's Father

  • Coté Soler