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Una madre
Deva is a young girl marked by a painful choice: the abortion of a child. Her chance encounter with a child will give her back, through a journey of pain and love, that motherhood and that life that she seemed irremediably lost.
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Plot Summary
After a traumatic event, a woman struggles to reconnect with her estranged daughter while dealing with her own past. As she tries to rebuild their relationship, she uncovers dark secrets that threaten to unravel everything. The film explores themes of guilt, forgiveness, and the complexities of maternal love.
Critical Reception
Una madre received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and the lead performances, particularly from Javiera Contador. Some noted that the pacing could be slow at times, but generally found it to be a compelling psychological drama.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its strong lead performances and tense atmosphere.
Noted for exploring complex themes of motherhood and trauma.
Some critics found the pacing to be uneven.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented.
Fun Fact
The film's director, Gala Mu uevo, is known for her work in short films before making her feature directorial debut with 'Una madre'.
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