La herida luminosa

La herida luminosa

1997 · 100 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama

Dr. Molinos, a prestigious cardiologist, and his wife Isabel are going through a serious marital crisis. They live in Oviedo, in the oppressive Spain of the 50s, in the company of two maids: Escolástica and Jovita. His only daughter, Maribel, entered a convent of nuns. The unexpected love felt by Dr. Molinos for Julia, a young doctor who is much younger than him, makes him feel alive again.

Directed by José Luis Garci · Written by Josep Maria de Sagarra

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