Broken Embraces

Broken Embraces

Passion, obsession, wealth, jealousy, family, guilt, and creativity.

2009•2h 7m•7.1/10

DramaRomanceThriller

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.1/10(700)

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.

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Production

El Deseo

Language

ES

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Penélope Cruz

Penélope Cruz

Lena

Lluís Homar

Lluís Homar

Mateo Blanco / Harry Caine

Blanca Portillo

Blanca Portillo

Judit García

José Luis Gómez

José Luis Gómez

Ernesto Martel

Rubén Ochandiano

Rubén Ochandiano

Ray X

Tamar Novas

Tamar Novas

Diego

Ángela Molina

Ángela Molina

Lena's Mother

Chus Lampreave

Chus Lampreave

Concierge

Kiti Mánver

Kiti Mánver

Madame Mylene

Lola Dueñas

Lola Dueñas

Lip Reader

Mariola Fuentes

Mariola Fuentes

Edurne

Carmen Machi

Carmen Machi

Chon

Kira Miró

Kira Miró

Model

Rossy de Palma

Rossy de Palma

Julieta

Alejo Sauras

Alejo Sauras

Álex

Carlos Sampedro

Ramón Pons

Ramón Pons

Lena's Father

Coté Soler

Marta Aledo

Marta Aledo

Maribel

Carlos Leal

Carlos Leal

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