Summary:
Life story of Spaniard Ramón Sampedro, who fought a 30-year campaign to win the right to end his life with dignity. Film explores Ramón's relationships with two women: Julia, a lawyer who supports his cause, and Rosa, a local woman who wants to convince him that life is worth living. Through the gift of his love, these two women are inspired to accomplish things they never previously thought possible. Despite his wish to die, Ramón taught everyone he encountered the meaning, value and preciousness of life. Though he could not move himself, he had an uncanny ability to move others.
| Runtime: | 125 min |
|---|---|
| Rating: | Rated PG-13 for intense depiction of mature thematic material. |
| Production: | Canal+ |
| Genres: | Biography, Drama |
| Countries: | Spain, France, Italy |
| Languages: | Spanish, Catalan, Galician |
| Home Release Date: | May 17, 2005 |
| Director | Credit |
|---|---|
| Alejandro Amenábar | Director |
| Writer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Alejandro Amenábar | Screenplay |
| Mateo Gil | Screenplay |
| Principal Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Belén Rueda | Julia |
| Javier Bardem | |
| Lola Dueńas | Rosa |
| Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Alberto Amarilla | |
| Alberto Jiménez | |
| Andrea Occhipinti | Santiago |
| Celso Bugallo | |
| Clara Segura | |
| Federico Pérez Rey | Conductor |
| Francesc Garrido | Marc |
| Joan Dalmau | |
| Josep Maria Pou | Padre Francisco |
| Mabel Rivera | Manuela |
| Nicolás Fernández Luna | Cristian |
| Tamar Novas | Javi |
| Producer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Alejandro Amenábar | Producer |
| Emiliano Otegui | Line Producer |
| Fernando Bovaira | Producer |
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