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72% Critic Match
Broken Embraces
“Passion, obsession, wealth, jealousy, family, guilt, and creativity.”
7.2 / 10• 2009• 2h 7m•R• Spanish
DramaRomanceThriller
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Penélope Cruz
Lena
Lead
Lluís Homar
Mateo Blanco / Harry Caine
Blanca Portillo
Judit García
José Luis Gómez
Ernesto Martel
Rubén Ochandiano
Ray X
Tamar Novas
Diego
Ángela Molina
Lena's Mother
Chus Lampreave
Concierge
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Pedro Almodóvar's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Broken Embraces is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
