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A Balasaur Score of 59 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.6/10, Metacritic 33/100. Audiences rate it 33 points higher than critics do. Streaming on Netflix.
Synopsis
The film tells the true story of Elisa Sánchez Loriga and Marcela Gracia Ibeas, two women in 1901 Spain who fell deeply in love. To overcome societal and legal barriers to their relationship, Elisa assumes a male identity, enabling the pair to marry in secret. Their daring act makes them the first recorded same-sex couple to marry in Spain, but their love is tested as they face relentless persecution and sacrifice.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
Metacritic33/100
Audiences rate it 33 points higher than critics do.
405 audience votes
Key crew
- Isabel CoixetDirector
- Isabel CoixetWriter
- Sofía Oriana InfanteOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Natalia de MolinaElisa (mujer) y Mario (hombre)
- Greta FernándezMarcela
- Sara CasasnovasAna
- Tamar NovasAndrés
- María PujalteMadre Marcela
- Francesc OrellaPadre Marcela
- Manolo SoloAlcaide (as Manuel Solo)
- Kelly LuaFlor
- Manuel LourenzoPárroco Victor Cortiella
- Jorge SuquetMédico de Dumbría
- Ana SantosVecina Mayor
- Lluís HomarGobernador Oporto
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Themes
spainlesbian relationshipgay marriage19th century1900slesbian