Parallel Mothers
Two women who give birth on the same day in the same hospital find their lives intertwined, against a backdrop of Spain's unresolved history.
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Two women who give birth on the same day in the same hospital find their lives intertwined, against a backdrop of Spain's unresolved history.
Why watch Penélope Cruz won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at Venice in this Pedro Almodóvar drama.
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- Where can I watch Parallel Mothers?
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- What is Parallel Mothers about?
- Two women who give birth on the same day in the same hospital find their lives intertwined, against a backdrop of Spain's unresolved history.
- Who is in the cast of Parallel Mothers?
- Parallel Mothers stars Penélope Cruz, Rossy de Palma, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Julieta Serrano and Adelfa Calvo.
- Who directed Parallel Mothers?
- Parallel Mothers was directed by Pedro Almodóvar.
- When did Parallel Mothers come out?
- Parallel Mothers was released on 7 October 2021.
- How long is Parallel Mothers?
- Parallel Mothers runs 123 minutes (2 h 3 min).
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