Second Skin
A different triangle
R 1999 · 110 min · ★ 5.7 · Romance, Drama
When Elena finds a hotel bill in her husband’s pocket, she begins to suspect that he’s having an affair — but not that it’s with a man.
Directed by Gerardo Vera · Written by Ángeles González-Sinde
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Javier Bardem Diego -
Jordi Mollà Alberto -
Ariadna Gil Elena -
Cecilia Roth Eva -
Mercedes Sampietro María Elena -
Javier Albalá Rafael
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