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Life story of Spaniard Ramón Sampedro, who fought a 30-year campaign to win the right to end his life with dignity. Film explores Ramónâs 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.
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| Also Known As: |
Mar adentro
Out to Sea
The Sea
The Sea Within
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| Production Status: |
Released |
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| Genres: |
Art/Foreign, Drama and Biopic |
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| Running Time: |
2 hrs. 5 min. |
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| Release Date: |
December 17th, 2004 (NY/LA) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for intense depiction of mature thematic material. |
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| Distributors: |
Fine Line Features
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| Production Co.: |
Eyescreen, Himenoptero, Lucky Red, Sogecine, UGC Images, Warner Sogefilms
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| Financiers: |
Co-Financier: Canal Plus Espana, Eurimages, Filmanova S.L., Instituto de la Cinematografia y de las Artes Audiovisuales, TVE, Television de Galicia (TVG)
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$2,086,345 |
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| Filming Locations: |
Galicia, Spain
Madrid, Spain
Barcelona, Spain
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| Produced in: |
Spain |
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