Law of Desire

Law of Desire 1987

7.1/10

IMDB Rating : 7.1

FD Smart Rating : 7.1

Synopsis : A volcanic, obsessive lover turns the life of a hedonistic filmmaker upside down in this smoldering tale helmed by the acclaimed Pedro Almodóvar.

Regions Available ( 1 ) :
Spain

Actors:

Helga Line , Miguel Molina , Bibiana Fernandez , Nacho Martinez , Antonio Banderas , Marta Fernandez Muro , Carmen Maura , Manuela Velasco , Eusebio Poncela , Fernando Guillén , Germán Cobos

Creators:

Pedro Almodovar

Languages:

European Spanish

Subtitles:

European Spanish

Genres:

Comedy, Drama, Thriller

Release Date:

1987

Run Time:

1h41m

Maturity Rating:

Not Recommended for Audiences under 18

Pablo and Tina have complicated sexual lives. Pablo writes and directs plays and films; he's gay and deeply in love with Juan, a young man who won't reply to Pablo's affection or letters. Pablo's sibling Tina is a transsexual, angry at men, raising Ada, and trying to make it as an actress. Pablo takes up with Antonio, a youth who becomes jealous of Pablo's love for Juan. Antonio seeks out Juan, and violence leads to Pablo's grief and a temporary loss of memory. When memory returns, he learns that Antonio has taken up with Tina. In horror, he hurries to Tina's rescue and must face Antonio and his desire.

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