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The Skin I Live In

Movie·2011·Drama, Horror, Mystery·2h·7.5 (4,638)·Directed by Pedro Almodóvar

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A brilliant plastic surgeon creates a synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious and volatile woman who holds the key to his obsession.

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Antonio BanderasAntonio BanderasDr. Robert LedgardElena AnayaElena AnayaVera Cruz / GalMarisa ParedesMarisa ParedesMariliaJan CornetJan CornetVicenteRoberto ÁlamoRoberto ÁlamoZecaEduard FernándezEduard FernándezFulgencioJosé Luis GómezJosé Luis GómezPresident of the Institute of BiotechnologyBlanca SuárezBlanca SuárezNorma Ledgard

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