Movie·2009·2h 7m
Broken Embraces
Passion, obsession, wealth, jealousy, family, guilt, and creativity.
Country
Spain
Language
English
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The Story
Original title: Los abrazos rotos
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.
Producer
Esther García, Agustín Almodóvar
Cinematography
Rodrigo Prieto
Music
Alberto Iglesias
Editor
José Salcedo
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
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
// crew
Crew
José Salcedo
Editor
Pedro Almodóvar
Director, Writer
Rodrigo Prieto
Director of Photography
Esther García
Producer
Alberto Iglesias
Original Music Composer
Agustín Almodóvar
Producer
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