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Volver
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R,2hrs 1min
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November 3, 2006
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Sony Pictures Classics
Synopsis: Two sisters learn that the bonds of family don't always end after death in this gentle observational comedy drama that marks celebrated Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar's 16th feature. The story explores the interactions between three generations of women in a Spanish family. Raimunda (Penélope Cruz) was born and raised in the apocryphal village of Alcanfor de las Infantas, in La Mancha, Spain. However, she now resides in Madrid, where she works as a janitor. She is married to Paco (Antonio de la ... Full Synopsis
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It is refreshing to see Cruz acting in the culture and language that is her own. As it did with Sophia Loren in the 1950s, Hollywood has tried to force Cruz into a series of show-biz categories, when she is obviously most at home playing a woman like the ones she knew, grew up with, could have become. Full Review
Metascore
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84
Universal Acclaim
out of 100
Featured Cast
Raimunda
Agustina, Augustina, Augstina
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Blanco Portillo, Penélope Cruz, director Pedro Almodóvar, Carmen Maura, Lola Dueñas...
Penélope Cruz and Yohana Cobo in "Volver"
Penélope Cruz in "Volver"
Yohana Cobo and Penélope Cruz in "Volver"
Penélope Cruz in "Volver"
Penélope Cruz in "Volver"
Penélope Cruz in "Volver"
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