7.6 Score

2009 • 2h 7min • R • Thriller, Drama, Romance

Broken Embraces

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

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.

IMDb 7.2

RT 82%

MC 76

Director

Pedro Almodóvar

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Pedro Almodóvar

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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

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