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Broken Embraces

Broken Embraces

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

20097.12h 7m

Overview

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
Written by Pedro Almodóvar
Produced by Esther García, Agustín Almodóvar
Box OfficeBudget: $18.0MRevenue: $31.0M

Top Cast

Penélope Cruz

Penélope Cruz

Lena

Lluís Homar

Lluís Homar

Mateo Blanco / Harry Caine

Blanca Portillo

Blanca Portillo

Judit García

José Luis Gómez

José Luis Gómez

Ernesto Martel

Rubén Ochandiano

Rubén Ochandiano

Ray X

Tamar Novas

Tamar Novas

Diego

Ángela Molina

Ángela Molina

Lena's Mother

Chus Lampreave

Chus Lampreave

Concierge

Kiti Mánver

Kiti Mánver

Madame Mylene

Lola Dueñas

Lola Dueñas

Lip Reader

Themes & Keywords

jealousymadrid, spainobsessionlove

About Broken Embraces

Broken Embraces is a drama, romance, thriller film released in 2009 exploring themes of jealousy, madrid, spain, obsession, love. Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, it stars Penélope Cruz, Lluís Homar, Blanca Portillo. 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.

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