Second Skin

Second Skin

A different triangle

Directed by Gerardo Vera

Produced by Lolafilms

1999110 min5.7 / 10

A relationship drama centered on the discovery of infidelity and hidden identity, exploring the emotional fallout of a marriage disrupted by a same-sex affair.

When Elena finds a hotel bill in her husband’s pocket, she begins to suspect that he’s having an affair — but not that it’s with a man.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Second Skin sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Second Skin violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Second Skin scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Second Skin easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Second Skin end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

17/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity31

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise10

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love13

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Second Skin

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Second Skin

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Second Skin, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Second Skin, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Second Skin, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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