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.
"Loveling paints the picture of an unruly, idiosyncratic collective with tender devotion."
— Tomris Laffly
"A warm and wonderfully universal love story that comes across surprisingly unconventional for something so familiar ..."
— Peter Debruge
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.
Sundance
1 nomination