# The Flower of My Secret (1995)

> A successful romance novelist hiding behind a pseudonym must reinvent herself when her marriage and creative identity both begin to collapse.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2494

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Pedro Almodóvar
- Cast: Marisa Paredes, Juan Echanove, Carme Elias, Rossy de Palma, Chus Lampreave, Kiti Mánver, Joaquín Cortés, Manuela Vargas
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113083/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, witty, sardonic, reflective evening, arthouse movie night

## Synopsis

A successful novelist grapples with the emptiness of her personal life while seeking change.

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