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The Man with Rain in His Shoes

The Man with Rain in His Shoes

For anyone who needs a second chance at once upon a time.

19984.91h 31m

Overview

Victor Bukowski is an out-of-work actor with problems. He's got a lousy agent, he has a habit of falling out with directors and he's still in love with his ex-girlfriend. However, Victor is about to embark on an unexpected emotional journey which will make him confront his future and his past mistakes.

Directed by María Ripoll
Written by Rafa Russo
Produced by Juan Gordon
Box Office0Revenue: $258K

Top Cast

Lena Headey

Lena Headey

Sylvia Weld

Douglas Henshall

Douglas Henshall

Victor Bukowski

Penélope Cruz

Penélope Cruz

Louise

Charlotte Coleman

Charlotte Coleman

Alison Hayes

Gustavo Salmerón

Gustavo Salmerón

Rafael

Mark Strong

Mark Strong

Dave Summers

Elizabeth McGovern

Elizabeth McGovern

Diane

Heather Weeks

Heather Weeks

Carol

Inday Ba

Inday Ba

Janice

Paul Popplewell

Paul Popplewell

Simon

Themes & Keywords

ex-girlfriendlovefriendsdestinywoman director

About The Man with Rain in His Shoes

The Man with Rain in His Shoes is a comedy, drama, romance film released in 1998 exploring themes of ex-girlfriend, love, friends, destiny, woman director. Directed by María Ripoll, it stars Lena Headey, Douglas Henshall, Penélope Cruz. Victor Bukowski is an out-of-work actor with problems. He's got a lousy agent, he has a habit of falling out with directors and he's still in love with his ex-girlfriend. However, Victor is about to embark on an unexpected emotional journey which will make him confront his future and his past mistakes.

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