The Flower of My Secret (1995)

Every woman has a secret...

The Flower of My Secret (1995) poster

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
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alberto Iglesias
Cinematography: Affonso Beato, Alfredo Mayo
Editing: José Salcedo
Production: El Deseo, CiBy 2000
Country: France, Spain
Language: Français, Español
Budget: $5M
Box Office: $19M
Original Language: es

Themes

Suicidal Thoughts and Despair

Keywords

spain, madrid, spain, parent child relationship, suicide attempt, novelist, old woman

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who stars in The Flower of My Secret?
The Flower of My Secret stars Marisa Paredes, Juan Echanove, Carme Elias, Rossy de Palma, Chus Lampreave, Kiti Mánver.
How long is The Flower of My Secret?
The Flower of My Secret has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
What genre is The Flower of My Secret?
The Flower of My Secret is a Drama, Romance film.
What is the budget of The Flower of My Secret?
The Flower of My Secret had a budget of $5M.
How much did The Flower of My Secret gross?
The Flower of My Secret grossed $19M worldwide.
Where was The Flower of My Secret produced?
The Flower of My Secret was produced in France, Spain.
What are the themes of The Flower of My Secret?
The themes of The Flower of My Secret include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair.