While Marco struggles with the "silence" of his partner, Benigno encourages him to "talk to her," treating Alicia as if she were fully conscious. This dynamic eventually leads to a shocking moral and legal crisis that challenges the audience's perception of love and consent.
(Darío Grandinetti): A journalist who falls for Lydia (Rosario Flores), a famous bullfighter who is gored and falls into a coma shortly after their romance begins.
(Javier Cámara): A dedicated male nurse who provides obsessive, 24-hour care for Alicia (Leonor Watling), a young ballet student he was infatuated with before her accident.
The story follows the lives of two men who form an unlikely bond while caring for two women in comas:
The film centers on a plot involving "coma rape" and a resulting pregnancy, which remains one of its most debated and controversial elements. Critical Reception & Impact Talk to Her (2002) - Parents guide - IMDb
There is frequent female nudity, including non-sexual hospital care scenes. A controversial "silent film" sequence depicts a shrunken man entering a woman's body, serving as a metaphor for a pivotal plot point.
The film is for nudity, sexual content, and language. Key content warnings include:
Includes realistic and bloody bullfighting sequences.