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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Cast

Penélope Cruz

Consuela Castillo

Ben Kingsley

David Kepesh

Patricia Clarkson

Carolyn

Peter Sarsgaard

Kenneth Kepesh

Dennis Hopper

George O'Hearn

Sonja Bennett

Beth

Chelah Horsdal

Susan Reese

Shaker Paleja

Kris Banjee

Charlie Rose

Kris Pope

Consuela's Brother

Penélope Cruz — Consuela Castillo

Penélope Cruz Sánchez (born 28 April 1974) is a Spanish actress. Prolific in Spanish and English-language films, her accolades include an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a David di Donatello and three Goya Awards.

Ben Kingsley — David Kepesh

Sir Ben Kingsley (born Krishna Pandit Bhanji; 31 December 1943) is an English actor. He has received accolades throughout his career spanning five decades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Grammy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards, as well as nominations for four Primetime Emmy Awards and two Laurence Olivier Awards. Kingsley was appointed Knight Bachelor in 2002 for services to the Br

Patricia Clarkson — Carolyn

Patricia Davies Clarkson (born December 29, 1959) is an American actress. After studying drama on the East Coast, Clarkson launched her acting career in 1985, and has worked steadily in both film and television. She twice won the Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in Six Feet Under. Film roles included The Green Mile, Far From Heaven, The Station Agent and was nominated for an Academy Award for Be