marriage crisis,writing,telegram,dying father,illness,dual role,father daughter reunion,family issues,self reflection,recollections,stabbed to death,memories,parallel stories,father and daughter,cheating husband,writing desk,aging man,spanish countryside

Elisa, My Life (1977)

Poster for Elisa, My Life

Elisa has not seen her father Luis for nine years, but she receives a telegram from her sister Isabel in a moment of crisis in her marriage with Antonio telling that her father is ill. Elisa decides to travel to the countryside of Madrid with Isabel and her brother-in-law Julián and their two children to visit Luis for his birthday. Elisa decides to stay with her father when her sister returns to Madrid with her family and she gets closer to Luis, understanding why he left her mother years ago. Later she tells him that Antonio cheated on her with her best friend Sophie and their relationship has ended. When Antonio unexpectedly arrives in the house, Elisa makes a decision about her life.

Cast & Crew

Director
Carlos Saura
  • Profile picture of Fernando Rey
    Luis Fernando Rey
  • Profile picture of Geraldine Chaplin
    Elisa Santamaría Geraldine Chaplin
  • Profile picture of Isabel Mestres
    Isabel Isabel Mestres
  • Profile picture of Joaquín Hinojosa
    Julián Joaquín Hinojosa
  • Profile picture of Norman Briski
    Antonio Norman Briski
  • Profile picture of Ana Torrent
    Elisa, as child Ana Torrent

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Keywords

  • marriage crisis
  • writing
  • telegram
  • dying father
  • illness
  • dual role
  • father daughter reunion
  • family issues
  • self reflection
  • recollections
  • stabbed to death
  • memories
  • parallel stories
  • father and daughter
  • cheating husband
  • writing desk
  • aging man
  • spanish countryside