The Flower of My Secret(1995)
“Every woman has a secret...”
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.
Director
Pedro Almodóvar
Studio
El Deseo
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$19M
Cast
Marisa Paredes
as Leo Macías
Juan Echanove
as Ángel
Carme Elias
as Betty
Rossy de Palma
as Rosa
Chus Lampreave
as Madre de Leo
Kiti Mánver
as Manuela
Joaquín Cortés
as Antonio
Manuela Vargas
as Blanca
Imanol Arias
as Paco
Gloria Muñoz
as Alicia
Juan José Otegui
as Tomas
Nancho Novo
as Doctor B
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1995
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
French
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$5M
Box Office
$19M
Production Companies
El Deseo • CiBy 2000
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What is The Flower of My Secret about?▼
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.
Who directed The Flower of My Secret?▼
The Flower of My Secret was directed by Pedro Almodóvar and released in 1995. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is The Flower of My Secret?▼
The Flower of My Secret has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in The Flower of My Secret?▼
The cast of The Flower of My Secret includes Marisa Paredes as Leo Macías, Juan Echanove as Ángel, Carme Elias as Betty, Rossy de Palma as Rosa, Chus Lampreave as Madre de Leo and more.
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