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The Flower of My Secret

The Flower of My Secret

Every woman has a secret...

19956.81h 46m

Overview

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.

Directed by Pedro Almodóvar
Written by Pedro Almodóvar, Dorothy Parker
Produced by Esther García
Box OfficeBudget: $4.5MRevenue: $19.0M

Top Cast

Marisa Paredes

Marisa Paredes

Leo Macías

Juan Echanove

Juan Echanove

Ángel

Carme Elias

Carme Elias

Betty

Rossy de Palma

Rossy de Palma

Rosa

Chus Lampreave

Chus Lampreave

Madre de Leo

Kiti Mánver

Kiti Mánver

Manuela

Joaquín Cortés

Joaquín Cortés

Antonio

Manuela Vargas

Manuela Vargas

Blanca

Imanol Arias

Imanol Arias

Paco

Gloria Muñoz

Gloria Muñoz

Alicia

Themes & Keywords

spainmadrid, spainparent child relationshipsuicide attemptscreenwriternovelistold womanfilm within a filmla mancha, spain

About The Flower of My Secret

The Flower of My Secret is a drama, romance film released in 1995 exploring themes of spain, madrid, spain, parent child relationship, suicide attempt, screenwriter, novelist. Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, it stars Marisa Paredes, Juan Echanove, Carme Elias. 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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