Broken Embraces

2009 · 2h07 · Film

Directed by Pedro Almodóvar

Starring Penélope Cruz, Lluís Homar, Blanca Portillo, José Luis Gómez, Rubén Ochandiano, Tamar Novas, Ángela Molina, Chus Lampreave, Kiti Mánver, Lola Dueñas

Ideal when you feel… Romantic Stressed

Harry Caine, a blind writer, reaches this moment in time when he has to heal his wounds from 14 years back. He was then still known by his real name, Mateo Blanco, and directing his last movie.

Original title

Los abrazos rotos

Original language

Spanish

Screenplay

Pedro Almodóvar, Pablo Buratti

Music

Alberto Iglesias

Cinematography

Rodrigo Prieto

Cast

José Luis Gómez, Rubén Ochandiano, Tamar Novas, Ángela Molina, Chus Lampreave, Kiti Mánver, Lola Dueñas, Mariola Fuentes, Carmen Machi

Updated July 22, 2026

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