Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Comedy drama

My Dearest Senorita (1972): Cast & Plot

My Dearest Senorita (1972) movie poster

My Dearest Senorita is a 1972 comedy drama directed by Jaime de Armiñán, starring José Luis López Vázquez as Adela Castro Molina / Juan, María de la Riva and Irene Guerrero de Luna. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

My Dearest Senorita (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is My Dearest Senorita About?

The premise of My Dearest Senorita without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A woman living in a small town discovers after fifty years that she is actually a man. Will she change her sex and suffer the reaction of a narrow-minded society?

My Dearest Senorita Themes & Keywords

· 38 tags
  • looking at oneself in a mirror
  • man dresses as a woman
  • transgender interest
  • transgender man
  • gender
  • woman
  • town
  • male identity
  • identity
  • identity crisis
  • new identity
  • transphobia
+26 more
  • homophobia
  • masculinity
  • box
  • park
  • shouting
  • argument
  • muffin
  • servant
  • male female relationship
  • mustache
  • mirror
  • bank
  • crying woman
  • boarding house
  • embarrassment
  • coffee
  • cafe
  • package
  • sewing
  • self identity
  • shaving
  • confessional
  • confession
  • priest
  • transgender
  • spain
Cast & crew

My Dearest Senorita Cast & Characters

José Luis López Vázquez leads the cast as Adela Castro Molina / Juan, with María de la Riva as Amiga de Adela and Irene Guerrero de Luna as Adela Castro Molina (voice) (uncredited). Directed by Jaime de Armiñán; 18 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in My Dearest Senorita

· 14 more
Plot

My Dearest Senorita Plot Summary

What happens in My Dearest Senorita from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Adela Castro Molina is a 43-year-old spinster who lives alone in a quiet, isolated village in the north of Spain. Her days unfold at a steady, unremarkable pace: she sews, does charitable work, and depends on the steady care of her devoted maid, Isabelita. In the opening days, the rhythm of Adela’s life is gentle and predictable, and the people around her—especially the faithful Isabelita—tend to her needs with quiet affection. Adela’s world feels closed off and safe, with little room for romance or risk.

Full summary

The whole story of My Dearest Senorita, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Details

My Dearest Senorita Also Known As

Also known as “我亲爱的小姐”.

Also known as
  • 我亲爱的小姐

Seen My Dearest Senorita?

FAQ

My Dearest Senorita FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of My Dearest Senorita, each answered in a sentence.

How long is My Dearest Senorita?

My Dearest Senorita runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was My Dearest Senorita released?

My Dearest Senorita was released on February 17, 1972.

Who directed My Dearest Senorita?

My Dearest Senorita was directed by Jaime de Armiñán.

More films by Jaime de Armiñán

Who is in the cast of My Dearest Senorita?

My Dearest Senorita stars José Luis López Vázquez as Adela Castro Molina / Juan, María de la Riva as Amiga de Adela and Irene Guerrero de Luna as Adela Castro Molina (voice) (uncredited), among 18 credited actors.

Does My Dearest Senorita have a post-credit scene?

No. My Dearest Senorita has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is My Dearest Senorita in?

The original language of My Dearest Senorita is Spanish.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app