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Broken Embraces is a 2009 Spanish film written, produced, and directed by Pedro Almodóvar. Led by an ensemble cast consisting of many Almodóvar regulars, it stars Lluís Homar as a blind Madrilenian screenwriter who recalls his tragic love for Lena, played by Penélope Cruz, the deceased lead actress in his last directional feature Girls and Suitcases, who was also the mistress of a powerful, obsessive businessman (José Luis Gómez). Blanca Portillo co-stars as his agent Judit, while Tamar Novas portrays her son and Caine's co-writer Diego.

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2009 · 2h 7m · Drama · Romance · Thriller

TMDB 7.1/10 (724 votes)

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.

Directed by Pedro Almodóvar

Box office $31M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Pedro AlmodóvarDirector

Penélope Cruzas Lena

Lluís Homaras Mateo Blanco / Harry Caine

Blanca Portilloas Judit García

José Luis Gómezas Ernesto Martel

Rubén Ochandianoas Ray X

Tamar Novasas Diego

Ángela Molinaas Lena's Mother

Chus Lampreaveas Concierge

Kiti Mánveras Madame Mylene

Lola Dueñasas Lip Reader

Mariola Fuentesas Edurne

Carmen Machias Chon

Kira Miróas Model

Rossy de Palmaas Julieta

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Broken Embraces is a 2009 Spanish film written, produced, and directed by Pedro Almodóvar. Led by an ensemble cast consisting of many Almodóvar regulars, it stars Lluís Homar as a blind Madrilenian screenwriter who recalls his tragic love for Lena, played by Penélope Cruz, the deceased lead actress in his last directional feature Girls and Suitcases, who was also the mistress of a powerful, obsessive businessman (José Luis Gómez). Blanca Portillo co-stars as his agent Judit, while Tamar Novas portrays her son and Caine's co-writer Diego.

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🎬 Movie

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2009 · 2h 7m · Drama · Romance · Thriller

TMDB 7.1/10 (724 votes)

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.

Directed by Pedro Almodóvar

Box office $31M worldwide

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