María (and Everybody Else)

María (and Everybody Else)

2016 · 90 min · ES · 5.9 (27 votes)
Dir. Nely Reguera · Starring Bárbara Lennie, José Ángel Egido, Pablo Derqui, Vito Sanz, Julián Villagrán, Rocío León
ComedyDrama

Ever since her mum died when she was fifteen, Maria has taken care of her father and her siblings. Responsible and in control, she's always been a rock for the family and feels proud of her efforts. That's why her father's sudden love for his nurse and the announcement of their marriage brings Maria's world crashing down around her. At the age of 35 and unable to find a steady partner, she'll have to take the plunge and dare to change her own fate.

VIBE

A quiet, character-driven dramedy about the disruption of a carefully constructed life. It feels like a warm hug and a gentle push towards embracing change, even when it's scary. The tone is bittersweet, with moments of humor and profound sadness.

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