The Skin I Live In (2011)
Director
Pedro Almodóvar
Main cast
Antonio Banderas; Elena Anaya; Marisa Paredes; Jan Cornet; Roberto Ãlamo
Genres
Drama, Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Description
A brilliant plastic surgeon creates a synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious and volatile woman who holds the key to his obsession.
Pedro Almodóvar
Main cast
Antonio Banderas; Elena Anaya; Marisa Paredes; Jan Cornet; Roberto Ãlamo
Genres
Drama, Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Description
A brilliant plastic surgeon creates a synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious and volatile woman who holds the key to his obsession.
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