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Middle-aged romance author Leo 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.
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Release date
22/09/1995
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266
Popularity
3.2
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
Gloria Muñoz
Alicia
Juan José Otegui
Tomas
Nancho Novo
Doctor B
Jordi Mollà
Doctor A
Alicia Agut
Neighbor A
Marisol Muriel
Bailarina
Teresa Ibáñez
Vecina B
José Palau
Yonqui
Abraham García
Camarero
Chavela Vargas
Self (archive footage)
Daniel Cebrián
Cameraman (uncredited)
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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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Though I found there to be just a bit too much frenetic dialogue, this is still quite a funny evaluation of a failing relationship. It's "Leo" (Marisa Paredes) who has just gone off the boil a bit for her soldier husband "Paco" (Imanol Aris) whose career takes him from war zone to war zone with little time for her. What now ensues is a gradual character evolution for this author of romantic fiction who is conflicted by her affection, to an extent, for "Paco" whilst realising that that way madness lies and a new life is imperative. Now the thrust of the story is hardly innovative. She has a few…
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