Cultural critic David Kepesh finds his life -- which he indicates is a state of "emancipated manhood" -- thrown into tragic disarray by Consuela Castillo, a well-mannered student who awakens a sense of sexual possessiveness in her teacher.

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Penélope CruzConsuela Castillo

Ben KingsleyDavid Kepesh

Patricia ClarksonCarolyn

Peter SarsgaardKenneth Kepesh

Dennis HopperGeorge O'Hearn

Sonja BennettBeth

Chelah HorsdalSusan Reese

Shaker PalejaKris Banjee