All About My Mother
Following the tragic death of her teenage son, Manuela travels from Madrid to Barcelona in an attempt to contact the long-estranged father the boy never knew. She reunites with an old friend, an outspoken transgender sex worker, and befriends a troubled actress and a pregnant, HIV-positive nun.
Critics Sentiment
Esteban dies in car accident chasing Huma Rojo for autograph
Sister Rosa dies giving birth to healthy son Esteban
The film peaks with Esteban's devastating death scene then gradually builds back through character introductions before dipping during Rosa's death sequence.
Critics consistently praised Almodóvar's masterful direction and the film's emotional authenticity, particularly highlighting standout performances and the sensitive handling of complex themes. While some noted the episodic structure occasionally felt disjointed, most reviewers found the film's warmth and human truth deeply compelling. The overall reception was overwhelmingly positive, with many considering it Almodóvar's finest work to date.
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Cecilia Roth
Manuela
Marisa Paredes
Huma Rojo
Candela Peña
Nina
Antonia San Juan
Agrado
Penélope Cruz
Rosa
Rosa María Sardà
Rosa's Mother
Fernando Fernán Gómez
Rosa's Father
Fernando Guillén
Doctor in 'A Streetcar Named Desire'
Toni Cantó
Lola
Carlos Lozano
Mario
Eloy Azorín
Esteban
Manuel Morón
Doctor 1
José Luis Torrijo
Doctor 2
Juan José Otegui
Gynecologist
Carmen Balagué
Malena Gutiérrez
Malena
Yael Barnatán
Yael
Carme Fortuny
Carmen
Patxi Freytez
Pharmacist
Juan Marquez
Crew
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