The Flower of My Secret
La flor de mi secreto
“Every woman has a secret...”
Synopsis
Middle-aged romance author Leo writes under a pseudonym, since she despises her own work. At home, her husband, who works overseas, is distant both physically and emotionally. As she reevaluates her life and writing, Leo is led to an unexpected relationship with Ángel, a sensitive newspaper editor.
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La flor de mi secreto | The Flower of My Secret (1995) trailer | Directed by Pedro Almodóvar
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-04
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Marisa Paredes
Leo Macías
Juan Echanove
Ángel
Carme Elias
Betty
Rossy de Palma
Rosa
Chus Lampreave
Madre de Leo
Kiti Mánver
Manuela
Joaquín Cortés
Antonio
Manuela Vargas
Blanca
Imanol Arias
Paco
Gloria Muñoz
Alicia
Juan José Otegui
Tomas
Nancho Novo
Doctor B
Jordi Mollà
Doctor A
Alicia Agut
Neighbor A
Marisol Muriel
Bailarina
Teresa Ibáñez
Vecina B
José Palau
Yonqui
Abraham García
Camarero
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 8, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$19M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.22x
+$14.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Screenplay & Story
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Original Score
- Alberto Iglesias
- Original Title
- La flor de mi secreto
- Country of Origin
- France, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $4.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $19M
- Production Studios
- El Deseo, CiBy 2000
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pedro Almodóvar
Pedro Almodóvar, Dorothy Parker
Alberto Iglesias
Affonso Beato, Alfredo Mayo
José Salcedo
Agustín Almodóvar, Esther García
Department Leadership Roster
Pedro Almodóvar
Screenplay
Pedro Almodóvar
Director
Alberto Iglesias
Original Music Composer
Esther García
Producer
Affonso Beato
Director of Photography
José Salcedo
Editor
Esther García
Production Design
Alfredo Mayo
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flower of My Secret
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What is The Flower of My Secret about?
Middle-aged romance author Leo writes under a pseudonym, since she despises her own work. At home, her husband, who works overseas, is distant both physically and emotionally. As she reevaluates her life and writing, Leo is led to an unexpected relationship with Ángel, a sensitive newspaper editor.
Who directed The Flower of My Secret?
The Flower of My Secret was directed by Pedro Almodóvar.
Who stars in The Flower of My Secret?
The principal cast of The Flower of My Secret includes Marisa Paredes, Juan Echanove, Carme Elias, Rossy de Palma, Chus Lampreave.
When was The Flower of My Secret released and how long is it?
The Flower of My Secret was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Flower of My Secret?
The Flower of My Secret had a reported production budget of $4.5M and grossed $19M at the worldwide box office (4.22 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Flower of My Secret?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Flower of My Secret was composed by Alberto Iglesias.
Is The Flower of My Secret based on a book or true story?
The Flower of My Secret is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dorothy Parker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Flower of My Secret?
The Flower of My Secret holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).