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The Sea Inside

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The Sea Inside

Starring:

Javier Bardem, Belen Rueda, Lola Dueñas, Mabel Rivera, Celso Bugallo.

Directed by:

Alejandro Amenábar (Open Your Eyes, The Others).

Produced by:

Fernando Bovaira, Alejandro Amenábar

Distributor:

Fine Line Features.

MPAA Rating:

PG-13 for intense depiction of mature thematic material.

Release date:

December 17th, 2004.

Drama - 125 min.:

"The Sea Inside" is the real life story of Spaniard Ramon Sampedro (played by Bardem), who fought a 30-year campaign in favor of his right to die with dignity. Two women try to change his life - Julia (Belen Rueda) is a lawyer who supports his cause, and Rosa (Lola Dueqas) is a neighbor who wants to convince him that life is worth living. The two women's encounters with the charismatic Ramon lead to change in their own lives.

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