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The Flower of My Secret

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6.8/10 • 237

1995-09-221h 43m

DramaRomance

Every woman has a secret...

Leo is a middle-aged writer of popular romantic novels who writes under a pseudonym, since she despises her own work. At home, her husband, who works overseas, is distant both physically and emotionally. As she reevaluates her life and writing, Leo is led to an unexpected relationship with Ángel, a sensitive newspaper editor.

Directors
Pedro Almodóvar
Editors
José Salcedo

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Marisa Paredes

    Marisa Paredes

    Leo Macías

  2. Juan Echanove

    Juan Echanove

    Ángel

  3. Carme Elias

    Carme Elias

    Betty

  4. Rossy de Palma

    Rossy de Palma

    Rosa

  5. Chus Lampreave

    Chus Lampreave

    Madre de Leo

  6. Kiti Mánver

    Kiti Mánver

    Manuela

  7. Joaquín Cortés

    Joaquín Cortés

    Antonio

  8. Manuela Vargas

    Manuela Vargas

    Blanca

  9. Imanol Arias

    Imanol Arias

    Paco

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badelf

Nov 7, 2022

6/10

An early Almodóvar that is more like a novel from Amanda Gris, the protagonist of the movie. Not brilliant, but a respectable romantic comedy.

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Status
Released
Original Language
Spanish
Budget
$4,500,000.00
Revenue
$19,000,000.00
Keywords
spainmadrid, spainparent child relationshipsuicide attemptnovelistold woman