Loveling

Loveling

A relatable look at motherly love from Brazil

7.2

Movie

Brazil, Uruguay
Portuguese
Drama
2018
GUSTAVO PIZZI
Adriana Esteves, Ariclenes Barroso, César Troncoso
95 min

What it's about

On the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, Irene has only a few days to overcome her anxiety and renew her strength before sending her eldest son out into the world.

The take

This Brazilian drama is about a loving mother of four, Irene, who has to deal with the upcoming departure of her eldest son. This news triggers Irene’s anxiety, who is trying to finish her high-school diploma as well as building a home for her kids.

Loveling is about being relentless in one’s pursuit of improving their situation, about empty-nesters syndrome, and the ups and downs of family life in general.

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