The Flower of My Secret

Sep 22, 1995

1h 46m

★ 6.8

Every woman has a secret...

Overview

Middle-aged romance author Leo writes under a pseudonym, since she despises her own work. At home, her husband, who works overseas, is distant both physically and emotionally. As she reevaluates her life and writing, Leo is led to an unexpected relationship with Ángel, a sensitive newspaper editor.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

El Deseo

CiBy 2000

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Cast

Leo Macías

Marisa Paredes

Ángel

Juan Echanove

Betty

Carme Elias

Rosa

Rossy de Palma

Madre de Leo

Chus Lampreave

Manuela

Kiti Mánver

Antonio

Joaquín Cortés

Blanca

Manuela Vargas

Paco

Imanol Arias

Alicia

Gloria Muñoz

Tomas

Juan José Otegui

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