The Sea Inside

Mar Adentro

Spain

Synopsis

Synopsis

Ramon has been paralysed in bed for thirty years, cared for by his family. His bedroom window is his only window to the world, overlooking the sea he so often sailed; that sea where he suffered the accident that curtailed his youth. Since then, his only wish has been to bring his life to a dignified end.

His world is turned upside down by the arrival of two women: Julia, the lawyer who supports him in his legal struggle to end his life as he sees fit, and Rosa, a woman from the village, who tries to convince him that life is worth living after all. Both women are overwhelmed by Ramon's captivating personality, and are forced to question the principles which have governed their lives thus far.

Ramon knows that only the one who truly loves him will help him undertake his ultimate journey.

Ramon has been paralysed in bed for thirty years, cared for by his family. His bedroom window is his only window to the world, overlooking the sea he so often sailed; that sea where he suffered the accident that curtailed his youth. Since then, his only wish has been to bring his life to a dignified end.

His world is turned upside down by the arrival of two women: Julia, the lawyer who supports him in his legal struggle to end his life as he sees fit, and Rosa, a woman from the village, who tries to convince him that life is worth living after all. Both women are overwhelmed by Ramon's captivating personality, and are forced to question the principles which have governed their lives thus far.

Ramon knows that only the one who truly loves him will help him undertake his ultimate journey.

Awards

  • European Director 2004
  • European Actor 2004

Nominations

  • European Film 2004
  • European Screenwriter 2004
  • European Cinematographer – Prix Carlo Di Palma 2004

Selections

  • Feature Film Selection

Cast & Crew

  • Written by: Alejandro Amenábar, Mateo Gil
  • Produced by: Alejandro Amenábar, Fernando Bovaira
  • Directed by: Alejandro Amenábar
  • Cast: Javier Bardem (Ramón Sampedro), Belen Rueda (Julia), Lola Duenas (Rosa)
  • Production Design: Javier Aguirresarobe
  • Editing: Alejandro Amenábar
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