Woman diagnosed with breast cancer meets her true love. Year 2016 Theatrical Release 2016-05-20 Video Release 2016-09-20 Studio Oscilloscope Pictures Genre Drama MPAA Rating R CARA some nudity and brief sexual references Color Color Runtime 111 Animated Live-Action Full Synopsis Academy Award R winning actress and producer Penelope Cruz delivers an extraordinarily emotional performance in ma ma, the newest film from acclaimed director Julio Medem SEX AND LUCIA . Honoring the high melodrama of Pedro Almodovar and Douglas Sirk, ma ma follows Magda Cruz as she experiences tragedies and miracles alike. Just as Magda is diagnosed with breast cancer, she meets Arturo Luis Tosar , a devoted husband and father in the midst of unspeakable loss. Their chance encounter leads both down a path of strength, grace, love, and rebirth. Director Julio Medem Cast Julio Medem; Silvia Abascal; Alex Brendemuhl; Elena Carranza; Penelope Cruz; Nicolas De Vicente; Asier Etxeandia; Anna Jimenez; Javier Martos; Anabel Maurin; Miguel Mota