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Broken Embraces
Passion, obsession, wealth, jealousy, family, guilt, and creativity.
Genres
DramaRomanceThriller
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$18000000
Revenue
$30991660
Runtime
127 min
Release Date
2009-03-18
Status
Released
Original Language
Spanish
Vote Count
690
Vote Average
7.1
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Penélope Cruz
Lena
Lluís Homar
Mateo Blanco / Harry Caine
Blanca Portillo
Judit García
José Luis Gómez
Ernesto Martel
Rubén Ochandiano
Ray X
Tamar Novas
Diego
Ángela Molina
Lena's Mother
Chus Lampreave
Concierge
Kiti Mánver
Madame Mylene
Lola Dueñas
Lip Reader
Mariola Fuentes
Edurne
Carmen Machi
Chon
Kira Miró
Model
Rossy de Palma
Julieta
Alejo Sauras
Álex
Carlos Sampedro
Ramón Pons
Lena's Father
Coté Soler
Marta Aledo
Maribel
Carlos Leal
Chema Ruiz
Dr. Blasco
Dani Martín
Ray X's Boyfriend
Jöns Pappila
Javi Coll
Luis
Juan Bautista Cucarella
Lyng Dyrup
Enrique Aparicio
Enrique Vargas
Viviana Espinoza
Fernando Lueches
Montador de Avid
Fernando Iglesias
Javier Giner
Camello
Carlos García Cambero
Bina Daigeler
Agustín Almodóvar
Gardener
Esther García
Karola Sánchez
Production Assistant
Yuyi Beringola
Cinearte Receptionist (uncredited)
José Coromina
Man Walking the Dog and Greeting Lena's Mother (uncredited)
Sergio Díaz
Assistant Director (uncredited)
Jaime Fernández-Cid Buscató
Vecino Enrollado Bar (uncredited)
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