Directed by: Vicente Aranda
Stars: Ana Belén, Georges Corraface, Ramon Madaula, Silvia Munt, Helio Pedregal, Blanca Apilánez, Loles León, Laura Mañá
Language: Spanish | Subtitles: English
Country: Spain | Imdb Info
Also known as: La pasión turca
Description: Desideria, a Spanish woman from the upper class, marries Ramiro, a seemingly perfect match. However, their union faces an unexpected challenge when Desideria realizes she is unable to conceive a child. Yearning for motherhood, she finds herself trapped in a life that feels increasingly unfulfilling.
During a trip to Istanbul with her husband and friends, Desideria becomes captivated by Yaman, an alluring Turkish tour guide. What begins as harmless fascination quickly turns into something more when an intimate moment shared in the shadows of a mosque ignites a secret affair. They continue their passionate encounters in stolen moments, adding a new and forbidden dimension to Desideria’s life.
Upon returning to Madrid, Desideria discovers she is pregnant. However, Ramiro quickly realizes the child is not his. Bound by his social status and the fear of humiliation, he chooses to remain silent. Tragically, Desideria’s joy is short-lived when the newborn dies, plunging her into deep despair.
In search of solace, Desideria returns to Istanbul to find Yaman. Their passionate romance resumes, but soon, Desideria begins to uncover unsettling truths about her lover. As their relationship takes a dark turn, they become entangled in a tragic fate that neither can escape.
Note: This film is the original work that inspired the 2024 Netflix series of the same name.
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