

Overview
Ramón Sampedro is a ship mechanic and part-time poet left a quadriplegic following a diving accident. Ramón fought for 30 years for the legal right to end his own life. He develops close relationships with his long-term lawyer Julia and his friend Rosa, who tries to convince him that his life is worth living. Despite his situation, Ramón manages to inspire those around him to live life to the fullest.
Top Cast

Javier Bardem
Ramón Sampedro

Belén Rueda
Julia

Lola Dueñas
Rosa

Joan Dalmau
Joaquín

Josep Maria Pou
Padre Francisco

Mabel Rivera
Manuela

Celso Bugallo
José

Clara Segura
Gené

Alberto Jiménez
Germán

Tamar Novas
Javi

Alberto Amarilla
Hermano Andrés

Francesc Garrido
Marc
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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