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Movie poster: The Secret Life of Words (2005)
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The Secret Life of Words

2005 · 115 min Romance Drama
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

A solitary nurse bonds with a badly burned patient who survived an accident on an oil rig.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2005
Country Ireland, Spain
Genre Romance, Drama
Director Isabel Coixet
Runtime 115 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (223 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: Isabel Coixet

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

Sarah Polley

Sarah Polley

Hanna

Tim Robbins

Tim Robbins

Josef

Javier Cámara

Javier Cámara

Simon

Danny Cunningham

Danny Cunningham

Scott

Dean Lennox Kelly

Dean Lennox Kelly

Liam

Daniel Mays

Daniel Mays

Martin

Eddie Marsan

Eddie Marsan

Victor

Steven Mackintosh

Steven Mackintosh

Dr. Sullitzer

Julie Christie

Julie Christie

Inge

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Emmanuel Idowu

Abdul

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