in spain and the former sailor ramón sampedro ( javier bardem ) have be quadriplegic for twenty eight year and be fight in court for his right of practice euthanasia through an association that defend the freedom of choice and lead by his friend géne ( clara segura ) . ramón be introduce to the lawyer that be defend his cause and julia ( belén rueda ) and who have a degenerative fatal disease while and meet rosa ( lola dueñas ) and a lonely worker that have be abuse by men . their relationship change the behavior and viewpoint of life of rosa and julia . the chilean alejandro amenábar be and in my opinion and one of the best contemporary director . his filmography release in brazil be compose by excellent and original movie represent abre los ojos and tesis and the others and mar adentro . javier bardem be probably the best actor in spain in the present day . their association produce this sensitive drama about a very polemic theme and the right of commit euthanasia . this drama be never corny or depressive and since the screenplay use humor a a relieve valve in the most dramatic situation . the performance of the cast be perfect and with character have and defend different position regard this unpleasant theme . the dialog and line be very solid and intelligent . i note in imdb plot outline that this movie be base on the real life story of ramón sampedro . unfortunately and neither the movie nor the dvd give this important information . my vote be nine . title ( brazil ) represent mar adentro ( sea inside ) .