The Sea Inside

(2004)

★ 7.6 IMDb · 1,046 votes

Genres: Drama

Year: 2004

Runtime: 126 мин

Country: Spain, France

Director: Алехандро Аменабар

Cast: Хавьер Бардем, Белен Руэда, Лола Дуэньяс, Joan Dalmau, Josep Maria Pou, Mabel Rivera, Celso Bugallo, Клара Сегура, Alberto Jiménez, Tamar Novas

Plot

Ramón Sampedro is a ship mechanic and part-time poet left a quadriplegic following a diving accident. Ramón fought for 30 years for the legal right to end his own life. He develops close relationships with his long-term lawyer Julia and his friend Rosa, who tries to convince him that his life is worth living. Despite his situation, Ramón manages to inspire those around him to live life to the fullest.

Life story of Spaniard Ramón Sampedro, who fought a 30-year campaign to win the right to end his life with dignity. Film explores Ramón's relationships with two women: Julia, a lawyer who supports his cause; and Rosa, 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.