Second Skin

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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