Parallel Mothers

Directed by Pedro Almodóvar

Two women coincide in a hospital room where they are going to give birth. Both are single and became pregnant by accident. Janis, middle-aged, doesn’t regret it and is exultant. The other, Ana, an adolescent, is scared, repentant and traumatised. Janis tries to encourage her while they move like sleepwalkers along the hospital corridors. The few words they exchange in those hours will create a very close link between the two, which by chance develops and becomes complicated, changing their lives in a decisive way.

Exceptionally performed, the film glows with warmth and a generosity of spirit.

Duration:
120 minutes

Translated title:
Madres paralelas

Languages:
Spanish

Subtitles:
Full English

Country of origin:
Spain

Year of production:
2021