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The
Sea Inside
Introduction
Based
on the profoundly moving true story that captured the world’s attention,
The SEA INSIDE is about Spaniard Ramón Sampedro (played by Oscar
nomination Javier Bardem), who fought a 30-year campaign to win
the right to end his life with dignity. THE SEA INSIDE is the story
of Ramón’s relationships with two women: Julia (Belén Rueda) a lawyer
who supports his cause, and Rosa(Lola Dueñas), a local woman who
wants to convince him that life is worth living. Through the gift
of his love, these two women are inspired to accomplish things they
never previously thought possible. Despite his wish to die, Ramón
taught everyone he encountered the meaning, value and preciousness
of life. Though he could not move himself, he had an uncanny ability
to move others. A truly joyous experience, THE SEA INSIDE celebrates
the nature of freedom and love, and the mystery and beauty of life.
Synopsis
Former ship’s mechanic Ramón Sampedro has been paralyzed in bed
for thirty years, tenderly cared for on a farm by four members of
his family: his sister-in-law Manuela (Mabel Rivera), his older
brother José (Celso Bugallo), his father, Joaquin (Joan Dalmau),
and his teenage nephew Javi (Tamar Novas). Since his injury, Ramón
has been known for his upbeat attitude and his warm smile; still,
his sole wish has been to bring his life to a dignified end.friends.
But the confines of Ramón’s world are opened up by the arrival of
two women; Julia (Belén Rueda) a lawyer helping with his cause;
and Rosa (Lola Dueñas), a local woman who wants to convince him
to change his mind. The two women’s encounters with the charismatic
Ramón will forever change both their lives and his.
Like Ramón, Julia has lost mobility; she walks with a cane due to
a degenerative disease. Living in his house, spending every day
with Ramón to help his legal effort, Julia finds herself drawn to
Ramón. Although Julia is married and Ramón is unable to leave his
bed, an increasingly powerful connection develops between them.
Ramón understands Julia more than any man she has ever known: he
is the great love of her life and she of his.
Rosa comes to Ramón a complete mess: a single mother with two children,
she can’t hold a job and has a catastrophic history with men. She
thinks that by helping Ramón, may be she can help herself; Ramón
quickly sees that Rosa is the one in desperate need of care. Over
time, Ramón grows to enjoy her good-natured innocence, and freely
bestows his wisdom and friendship. Rosa blossoms under Ramón’s attentions
and his kindness literally saves her life.
Time passes and it is now April, the season of the cherry-blossoms.
Hana and Alice are now both students at Tezuka High. Having joined
the schoolâs Comic Storytellerâs Club in hopes to get closer to
Miyamoto who still doesnât even know her name, Hana secretly waits
for the opportunity to arrive ö until one day, it does, but in a
rather unexpected fashion. Out of desperation, Hana tells him a
lie which ends up bringing the two closer.
With their powerful feelings for Ramón, neither Julia nor Rosa wants
to face the idea of life without him.
It will be left to one of these women to show the most unselfish
and profound form of love.
Distributor Golden Scene Company Limited
Release
date: March 3, 2004
Category: TBC
Duration:
TBC
Cinemas:
TBC
Website:
http://www.mar-adentro.com
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