''I Will Survive'' ( es, Sobreviviré, links=no) is a 1999 Spanish romantic comedy-drama film directed by and , starring

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and

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, playing a straight woman and a gay man who fall in love. The film and especially the soundtrack was very successful in Spain.

Plot

Marga, a pregnant and widowed woman, is going through a streak of bad luck. Via her friendship with Rosa, she begins to rebuild her confidence, but faces difficulties. After beginning a relationship with Iñaki, an attractive gay sculptor who is ten years younger than her, her life begins to improve. Initially friends, they develop a sexual relationship, something they both thought impossible because Iñaki is gay.

Cast

Production

The film is an Aurum Producciones, El Paso PC, and Películas Frenéticas production.

Release

The film was released theatrically in Spain on 19 November 1999.

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