

Broken Embraces
2009-03-18 · 127 min · ★ 7.2
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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Production details
- Directors
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Production companies
- El Deseo
- Countries
- Spain
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 18,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 30,991,660
Top Cast
Penélope CruzLena
Lluís HomarMateo Blanco / Harry Caine
Blanca PortilloJudit García
José Luis GómezErnesto Martel
Rubén OchandianoRay X
Tamar NovasDiego
Ángela MolinaLena's Mother
Chus LampreaveConcierge
Kiti MánverMadame Mylene
Lola DueñasLip Reader
Mariola FuentesEdurne
Carmen MachiChon
Kira MiróModel
Rossy de PalmaJulieta
Alejo SaurasÁlex
Ramón PonsLena's Father
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