A Love to Keep (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2006, A Love to Keep is a drama and romance film directed by Juan Carlos Claver, running about 98 minutes. “A must-see lesbian love story!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Spain, the era of dictator Franco. Two female teachers are in love, but in those years and in that regime the love is not only forbidden but also a crime. To avoid their child been in prison, the parents of the one teacher, force her to be confined in a clinic for mental diseases, where she is heavily abused, the main treatment been electroshocks. After Franco's fall, and the change of things, she is free to return to her home, under the surveillance of her mother. Her father, more compassionate, helps her escape and find her lover. But the years of been under electroshocks have damaged her health, and make it impossible to live a normal life.
Who’s in it. A Love to Keep stars Carme Elias as Pilar, Susi Sánchez as Elvira, Julieta Serrano as Carmela and Juli Mira as Fernando, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, A Love to Keep has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Love to Keep page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Love to Keep tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Love to Keep (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Love to Keep change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Love to Keep worth watching?
- A Love to Keep holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Love to Keep?
- A Love to Keep stars Carme Elias, Susi Sánchez, Julieta Serrano, Juli Mira and Sergio Caballero.
- When was A Love to Keep released?
- A Love to Keep was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.