The Flower of My Secret
– Marisa Paredes is Leocadia ("Leo") Macias, a woman writing “pink” romance novels under the alias..
Marisa Paredes is Leocadia ("Leo") Macias, a woman writing “pink” romance novels under the alias of Amanda Gris that are very popular all across Spain. Unlike her romantic novels, her own love life is troubled. Leo has a less than happy relationship with her husband Paco, a military officer stationed in Brussels then later in Bosnia, who is distant both physically and emotionally.
08 Mar 1996
Spanish, French
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
Pedro Almodóvar
Pedro Almodóvar
Marisa Paredes, Juan Echanove, Carme Elias, Rossy de Palma
Leo Macias writes sentimental novels with great success but hidden under a pseudonym, Amanda Gris. She is unhappy with her professional life and with her husband, a soldier working in Brussels and Bosnia that is never at home. She will try anything to change her life.
5 wins & 12 nominations.
Sony Pictures Classics