# Volver (2006)

> A resilient Madrid mother navigates a concealed killing and her seemingly returned mother while old family wounds become a source of solidarity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/180

## Facts

- Runtime: 121 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Pedro Almodóvar
- Cast: Penélope Cruz, Carmen Maura, Lola Dueñas, Blanca Portillo, Yohana Cobo, Chus Lampreave, Antonio de la Torre, Carlos Blanco
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0441909/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, buoyant, transgressive, reflective evening, arthouse movie night

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of family secrets and resilience unfolds in the heart of Spain.

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