
About
Leo is a middle-aged writer of popular romantic novels who 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.
Rating and Reviews
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6.81/10

CinemaSerf
Though I found there to be just a bit too much frenetic dialogue, this is still quite a funny evaluation of a failing relationship. It's "Leo" (Marisa Paredes) who has just gone off the boil a bit for... read more
about 1 year ago
badelf
An early Almodóvar that is more like a novel from Amanda Gris, the protagonist of the movie. Not brilliant, but a respectable romantic comedy.
over 2 years ago
People
Cast

Marisa Paredes
Leo Macías

Juan Echanove
Ángel

Carme Elias
Betty

Rossy de Palma
Rosa

Chus Lampreave
Madre de Leo

Kiti Mánver
Manuela

Joaquín Cortés
Antonio

Manuela Vargas
Blanca

Imanol Arias
Paco

Gloria Muñoz
Alicia

Juan José Otegui
Tomas

Nancho Novo
Doctor B

Jordi Mollà
Doctor A

Alicia Agut
Neighbor A
Marisol Muriel
Bailarina

Teresa Ibáñez
Vecina B
José Palau
Yonqui

Abraham García
Camarero

Chavela Vargas
Self (archive footage)
Daniel Cebrián
Cameraman (uncredited)
Director

Pedro Almodóvar
Director
Covadonga R. Gamboa
Assistant Director Trainee
Ana Muñoz
Second Assistant Director

Pedro Manuel Lazaga
Assistant Director
Marta Calvo
Second Assistant Director
Creator

Dorothy Parker
Novel

Pedro Almodóvar
Screenplay