Elisa, My Life (1977)

  • NR
  • 04/21/1977 (ES)
  • Drama
  • 2h 5m

Overview

Elisa has not seen her father Luis for nine years, but she receives a telegram from her sister Isabel in a moment of crisis in her marriage with Antonio telling that her father is ill. Elisa decides to travel to the countryside of Madrid with Isabel and her brother-in-law Julián and their two children to visit Luis for his birthday. Elisa decides to stay with her father when her sister returns to Madrid with her family and she gets closer to Luis, understanding why he left her mother years ago. Later she tells him that Antonio cheated on her with her best friend Sophie and their relationship has ended. When Antonio unexpectedly arrives in the house, Elisa makes a decision about her life.

Carlos Saura

Director, Screenplay, Story

Cast

Fernando Rey's headshot

Fernando Rey

Luis
Geraldine Chaplin's headshot

Geraldine Chaplin

Elisa Santamaría
Isabel Mestres's headshot

Isabel Mestres

Isabel
Joaquín Hinojosa's headshot

Joaquín Hinojosa

Julián
Norman Briski's headshot

Norman Briski

Antonio
Francisco Guijar's headshot

Francisco Guijar

Doctor
Arantxa Escamilla's headshot

Arantxa Escamilla

Isabel, as child
Jacobo Escamilla's headshot

Jacobo Escamilla

boy

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