The Flower of My Secret (1996): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Flower of My Secret is a 1996 drama directed by Pedro Almodóvar, starring Marisa Paredes and Juan Echanove. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $1.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Flower of My Secret About?
The premise of The Flower of My Secret without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A romance novelist finds her marriage falling apart and struggles to write a satisfying conclusion to her new book. Seeking a fresh start, she takes on a role as a book reviewer. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets a passionate fan who challenges her to examine her artistic process and confront the issues in her own life.
The Flower of My Secret Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- seduction
- male nudity
- brief male frontal nudity
- pubic hair
- male pubic hair
- man in a shower
- male in a shower
- distant relationship
- husband wife relationship
- husband wife conflict
- sad woman
- loveless marriage
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- unhappy woman
- author uses an alias
- romance novel
- author
- spain
- live action
- female stockinged feet
- pantyhose
- mother daughter relationship
- slice of life
- old woman
- newspaper
- mirror
- female writer
- ensemble cast
- organ donation
- adultery
- obsession
- flamenco
- writing
The Flower of My Secret Cast
Marisa Paredes leads the cast, with Juan Echanove. Directed by Pedro Almodóvar.
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Director Pedro Almodóvar
More from Pedro Almodóvar
More films directed by Pedro Almodóvar, best-rated first: Pain and Glory, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, All About My Mother and Talk to Her.
The Flower of My Secret Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Flower of My Secret 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 68% User score
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The Flower of My Secret Plot Summary
What happens in The Flower of My Secret from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Leocadia “Leo” Macías is feeling the absence of her husband, Paco, a NATO official currently in Brussels due to his involvement in the Bosnian War. In a futile attempt to feel closer to him, she slips into a pair of boots he gifted her. Unfortunately, they are far too tight, rendering her unable to remove them on her own. Seeking help, she reaches out to her best friend, Betty, who arrives to assist her in getting the boots off.
Encouraged by Betty, who encourages Leo to pursue a distraction through her writing, she contacts Ángel, an editor at El País. Their interaction is promising, but when he requests her to review a new anthology from Amanda Gris, a well-known romance novelist, she flatly declines and storms out of his office.
Full summary
The whole story of The Flower of My Secret, scene by scene
The Flower of My Secret Box Office
The Flower of My Secret grossed $1.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.1M
- US & Canada
- $1.1M
The Flower of My Secret Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Flower of My Secret.
How Well Do You Know The Flower of My Secret?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the primary emotional struggle that Leo faces in the film?
The Flower of My Secret Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “비밀의 꽃” and “La fleur de mon secret”.
- Also known as
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- 비밀의 꽃
- La fleur de mon secret
- (11) La Flor de mi Secreto
- Mein blühendes Geheimnis
- Il fiore del mio segreto
- Květ mého tajemství
- A Flor do meu Segredo
- Kwiat mego sekretu
- Цветок моей тайны
- פרח הסוד שלי
- 我的秘密之花
- Цвет моје тајне
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- Min hemlighets blomma
- Цветето на моята тайна
- Квітка моєї таємниці
- Titkom virága
- 私の秘密の花
- Το Mυστικό μου Λουλούδι
- Salaisuuteni kukka, ჩემი საიდუმლოს ყვავილი
- Sırrımın Çiçeği
- ดอกไม้แห่งความลับ
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The Flower of My Secret FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Flower of My Secret, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Flower of My Secret?
The Flower of My Secret runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was The Flower of My Secret released?
The Flower of My Secret was released on March 8, 1996.
Who directed The Flower of My Secret?
The Flower of My Secret was directed by Pedro Almodóvar.
More films by Pedro Almodóvar Who is in the cast of The Flower of My Secret?
The Flower of My Secret stars Marisa Paredes and Juan Echanove.
How much did The Flower of My Secret make at the box office?
The Flower of My Secret grossed $1.1 million worldwide.
How is The Flower of My Secret rated?
The Flower of My Secret has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 75 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does The Flower of My Secret have a post-credit scene?
No. The Flower of My Secret has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Flower of My Secret in?
The original language of The Flower of My Secret is Spanish.
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