La herida luminosa (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1997, La herida luminosa is a drama film directed by José Luis Garci, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Dr. Molinos, a prestigious cardiologist, and his wife Isabel are going through a serious marital crisis. They live in Oviedo, in the oppressive Spain of the 50s, in the company of two maids: Escolástica and Jovita. His only daughter, Maribel, entered a convent of nuns. The unexpected love felt by Dr. Molinos for Julia, a young doctor who is much younger than him, makes him feel alive again.
Who’s in it. La herida luminosa stars Fernando Guillén as Doctor Molinos, Mercedes Sampietro as Doña Isabel, Julia Gutiérrez Caba as Sor Benedicta and María Massip, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, La herida luminosa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La herida luminosa page.
If you liked it. Fans of La herida luminosa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La herida luminosa (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La herida luminosa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La herida luminosa worth watching?
- La herida luminosa holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in La herida luminosa?
- La herida luminosa stars Fernando Guillén, Mercedes Sampietro, Julia Gutiérrez Caba, María Massip and Beatriz Santana.
- When was La herida luminosa released?
- La herida luminosa was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.