The Skin I Live In

Director: Pedro Almodovar
Writer: Pedro Almodovar
Cast: Antonio Banderas, Elena Anaya, Marisa Paderes, Jan Cornet, Roberto Alamo, Blanca Suarez
Theatrical Release Date: Fri Oct 14 00:00:00 EDT 2011

Synopsis: Ever since his wife was burned in a car crash, Dr. Robert Ledgard, an eminent plastic surgeon, has been interested in creating a new skin with which he could have saved her. After twelve years, he manages to cultivate a skin that is a real shield against every assault. In addition to years of study and experimentation, Robert needed a further three things: no scruples, an accomplice and a human guinea pig. Scruples were never a problem. Marilia, the woman who looked after him from the day he was born, is his most faithful accomplice. And as for the human guinea pig... [Synopsis courtesy of the Cannes Film Festival]

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