Abraham and his female friend Álex have a close relationship; they share both secrets and fears. When Abraham starts going out with Anchi, he begins to distance himself from Álex, who gradually dives into a living hell where she encounters strange apparitions, nightmarish visions and extreme...
The personal and professional story, told in first person, of Spanish actress Carmen Maura, director Pedro Almodóvar's first muse and a brilliant artist in her own right.
Thirteen friends gather to celebrate Vicky's birthday. This is the first time many of them have seen each other. Resentments, guilt, pain, and the fabrications of memory are revealed throughout the night. Shortly before blowing out the candles, we learn that Vicky's brother had died in a car...