A singer returns after 15 years abroad to perform in Madrid and finds her 27 y.o. daughter married to one of her mom's ex-lovers.
Director:
Pedro Almodóvar
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Victoria Abril | ... | Rebeca Giner | |
| Marisa Paredes | ... | Becky del Páramo | |
| Miguel Bosé | ... | Juez Domínguez / Hugo / Letal | |
| Anna Lizaran | ... | Margarita (as Ana Lizaran) | |
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Mayrata O'Wisiedo | ... | Madre del Juez Domínguez (as Mairata O'Wisiedo) |
| Cristina Marcos | ... | Paula | |
| Féodor Atkine | ... | Manuel Giner (as Feodor Atkine) | |
| Pedro Díez del Corral | ... | Alberto | |
| Bibiana Fernández | ... | Susana (as Bibi Andersen) | |
| Nacho Martínez | ... | Juan | |
| Miriam Díaz-Aroca | ... | Isabel | |
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Lupe Barrado | ... | Luisa |
| Juan José Otegui | ... | Capellán Hospital (as Juan Jose Otegui) | |
| Paula Soldevila | ... | Enfermera Hospital | |
| Javier Bardem | ... | Regidor T.V. | |
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A girl's mother returns after 15 years to find her daughter has married one of her (the mother's) old boyfriends. They try to mend their broken mother/daughter relationship and deal with their common lover. Written by Ed Sutton <esutton@mindspring.com>
Plot Keywords:
mother daughter reunion | revenge | murder confession | extramarital affair | secret identity |Taglines:
a mother, a daughter, a lover. relationships can be murder.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for a scene of strong sensuality, and for language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Written by George Fenton
Editor original Warner Bros Music Corp. (Canciones del Munido, S.A.)
Por cortesia de Warner Bros Inc.
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The literal translation of the Spanish title into English is "Distant Heels", the sound of which both Becky and Rebecca refer to when reminiscing about their respective childhoods. The English title 'High Heels' may have led to its mixed reception by critics and audiences in the US and UK who were expecting a comedy about fashion. See more »Goofs
The phone that rings after Rebecca comes home after getting out of jail is muted, yet it rings. See more »Quotes
Rebeca: [announcing her husband's murder on the television news] According to the autopsy, the victim had had sexual relations shortly before he died. I can only add it was not with me.See more »
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Beyond My ControlWritten by George Fenton
Editor original Warner Bros Music Corp. (Canciones del Munido, S.A.)
Por cortesia de Warner Bros Inc.
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SpanishRelease Date:
20 December 1991 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$74,103, 22 December 1991Gross USA:
$1,710,057Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
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Aldomovar is one of the few male directors on the planet who is a true artist and painting a portrait with female emotions. Using garish sets, outrageous humor, and witty songs, Aldomovar expertly juxtaposes the absurdity of what we fleetingly but devoutly believe is truly important with eternal truths. If you speak Spanish, then you are privy to another layer of wry duality that really doesn't translate through the subtitles. Abril is remarkable as the returning mother finding things turned upside down and ultimately doing it one or two better. Highly recommended.