PREVIEW: Parallel Mothers (15)

WHO’S IN IT?

Penélope Cruz (Volver), Aitana Sánchez-Gijón (Volavérunt), Milena Smit (Cross the Line), Israel Elejalde (Magical Girl), Julieta Serrano (Matador), Rossy de Palma (Julieta), Pedro Casablanc (Perdida), Adelfa Calvo (Biutiful)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Pedro Almodóvar (Talk to Her), director, writer; Agustín Almodóvar (The Skin I Live In) and Esther García (Pain and Glory), producers; Alberto Iglesias (Broken Embraces), composer; José Luis Alcaine (I’m So Excited), cinematographer; Teresa Font (The Man Who Killed Don Quixote), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

Two expectant single mothers – Janis (Cruz) and Ana (Smit) – meet in a hospital ward where they are waiting to give birth on the same day. This chance encounter between the two will ultimately create a close link between the two…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

Pedro Almodóvar reunites with frequent star Penélope Cruz for a brand-new drama about two mothers from different walks of life, but despite the odds form a lifelong connection in this oddly sweet narrative.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 28TH JANUARY 2022

WHERE CAN I FIND IT?

IN CINEMAS NATIONWIDE

 

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