All About My Mother

All About My Mother

1999 · 101 min · ES · R · 7.6 (2,126 votes)
Dir. Pedro Almodóvar · Starring Cecilia Roth, Marisa Paredes, Candela Peña, Antonia San Juan, Penélope Cruz, Rosa María Sardà · Music Alberto Iglesias

“Part of every woman is a mother/actress/saint/sinner. And part of every man is a woman.”

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Following the tragic death of her teenage son, Manuela travels from Madrid to Barcelona in an attempt to contact the long-estranged father the boy never knew. She reunites with an old friend, an outspoken transgender sex worker, and befriends a troubled actress and a pregnant, HIV-positive nun.

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This film feels like a deeply empathetic embrace of life's complexities, painted with a vibrant, theatrical brush. It's a journey through profound loss and unexpected connections, brimming with resilient spirits and a rich tapestry of human experience. Expect a heartfelt exploration of identity and the unconventional bonds that heal.

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