Why Do They Call It Love When They Mean Sex?
Manuel Gómez PereiraCast
Verónica Forqué 
Jorge Sanz 
Rosa Maria Sardà 
Fernando Guillén Ayanta Barilli Pedro Briales
Credits
Written by: Yolanda García Serrano
Plot
Gloria is a porn artist that performs live-sex. When his mate gets sick he brings her a young substitute, Manu. The boy works surprisingly well and then Gloria decides to go into business with him. Things get complicated when Gloria discovers that Manu is in trouble because of his gambling debts.
Sinekatalog’s take
A Spanish comedy about a live-sex performer, her young partner and his gambling debts. Playful and brash, it fits viewers who enjoy cheeky, nineties-era sexual comedy.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 5.7 / 10 (579 votes)
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