Candela Pena, Chus Gutiérrez, Elena Irureta
One winter's night, Pilar flees from her house with nothing but a couple of belongings and her son Juan. Antonio is soon hot on their heels. As far as he is concerned, Pilar is his life, as he likes t...( read more
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DVD Release Date: November 7, 2006
Stats: 140 reviews
Sure there were films dealing with domestic violence, but this one was so intense. This is something that had been happening quite often everywhere, in every country. And this movie was shot to make people aware for this issue and to talk about it. It is the story of a jealous hu...( read more)
This film took the top prize at a local film festival here (the same one where I saw "Las Horas del Día") so I was very surprised, having finally seen it, to find it uneven and, considering the competition, unworthy of its award.
It is by no means a bad film. It is, in fact, q...( read more)
"É um olhar complexo e sensível sobre a tragédia da violência doméstica."
João Miguel Tavares, D.N.
Intense, straightforward account of an abusive, codependent relationship, Incisive without overstressing its points, and emotional without being manipulative. Very well acted.
I thought I had this one figured out from the beginning. Wife fleeing from an abusive husband. Only to take him back. So, what's the ending? Is she dead or is he? Like she says towards the end of the movie. I really don't care what you do. NICE! Good movie, see what happens.
Devoted performances and a very well built script help demolish myths and misunderstandings surrounding domestic violence.
One of the first negative responses the critics give about the Academy Award is how there is only one award for the rest of the world, that is, Best Foreign Film.
I do like Hollywood films and in fact, about 80% of the movies I watch are Hollywood movies. But this time I am goin...( read more)
It wore me out emotionally. An accurate depiction of an abusive relationship. Itll break ur heart.
The actress Laia Marull is very believable as this scared and broken woman..She made me ache for her..She is who I'd never want to be..She was humilated by her husband daily and dealt with it..It reminded me of a woman I knew..She's no longer with that abusive man and she's nolon...( read more)
This small, somber drama says things to battered women they probably already know. What it says to their abusers -- of any country or culture -- they can't afford to ignore. full review
very deep and meaningful, the pain of love portrayed excellently. the pain, anger, and humiliation that one has to go through in such a situation and the intimacy that can be experienced on a good day... good film.
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