The Things of Love

The Things of Love

1989 · 99 min · ES · 7.3 (24 votes)
Dir. Jaime Chávarri · Starring Ángela Molina, Ángel de Andrés López, Manuel Bandera, María Barranco, Amparo Baró, Mary Carmen Ramírez · Las cosas del querer - Colección
DramaRomanceMusic

In 1940's Madrid. Juan plays piano for Pepita and her on-stage partner Mario. Although Mario really wants to steal Juan for himself, Juan is not interested and Mario resorts to a string of lovers as consolation. When he loves (and leaves) a young nobleman, the young man wants revenge.

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A lush, operatic melodrama set against a backdrop of political repression. It's a sweeping, tragic romance filled with intense passion, artistic yearning, and the devastating consequences of unrequited love. Prepare for a deeply emotional and visually rich experience.

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fascismmusicalfranco regime (francoism)gay interestlgbt
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