Agustín forgets things; he is aging and he knows it. María is never alone: she watches over everyone, sleeps very little, and works too much. She’s increasingly overwhelmed. One day, on impulse, María decides to abandon Agustín.
Acting
Roxana Blanco's face does what dialogue cannot.
Direction
Plá lets silence scream louder than any confrontation.
Cinematography
Montevideo's gray streets mirror María's emotional landscape.
Director
Rodrigo Plá
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Uruguay's aging population crisis informs every frame; the film sparked national debate on elder care responsibilities.
Plá based María on his own aunt, admitting he never asked if she regretted staying—only if she wanted to leave.
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