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.
The Flower of My Secret
Visit website6.8/10 • 239
1995-09-22 • 1h 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
DramaRomance
The Flower of My Secret
Visit website1995-09-22 • 1h 43m
6.8/10 • 239
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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Marisa Paredes
Leo Macías
Juan Echanove
Ángel
Carme Elias
Betty
Rossy de Palma
Rosa
Chus Lampreave
Madre de Leo
Kiti Mánver
Manuela
Joaquín Cortés
Antonio
Manuela Vargas
Blanca
Imanol Arias
Paco
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- Status
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- Original Language
- Spanish
- Budget
- $4,500,000.00
- Revenue
- $19,000,000.00
- Keywords
- spainmadrid, spainparent child relationshipsuicide attemptnovelistold woman