A widow discovers grief is just foreplay for chaos.
Carmen, an attractive 40 year old woman, suddenly belongs a widow. For her, the emptiness feeling is new and disorienting. Trying to rebuild her life, Carmen finds that men around her are interested in offering her more than a shoulder to mourn. The unexpected pregnancy of his daughter, putting even more pressure on Carmen. She brings her daughter back and to look after the baby together. This becomes one more element to overcome in their efforts to organize themselves.
Acting
Carmen Maura's controlled hysteria is masterclass.
Direction
Urbizu keeps 85 minutes breathlessly propulsive.
Writing
Dialogue that weaponizes politeness.
Director
Enrique Urbizu
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of Spain's 'comedia madrileña' boom—think Almodóvar's chaotic cousins.
Maura and Resines were frequent collaborators; their bickering chemistry was already legendary.
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