Yours Are Mine
Yours Are Mine

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Yours Are Mine

2020
Movie
8 min
English

When a high school tutor discovers a painful secret about her favorite client, she is quickly triggered by a similar darkness from her own past.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes90%
Metacritic78/100
Google Users75%
Director: Anna MuylaertGenres: Drama, Family

Plot Summary

The film follows the life of Clara, a devoted housekeeper who has raised her daughter, Jéssica, from afar for years. When Jéssica travels to São Paulo for a prestigious architecture exam, the reunion unearths buried tensions and class dynamics within Clara's employers' household. Clara's carefully constructed world begins to unravel as she confronts her own aspirations and the complex relationships she has with her employers and her daughter.

Critical Reception

Yours Are Mine received positive reviews from critics, who praised its nuanced exploration of class, race, and family dynamics in Brazil. Reviewers highlighted the film's sensitive direction and strong performances, particularly from Regina Casé. While some found the pacing deliberate, the overall sentiment was that it offered a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant viewing experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its insightful portrayal of complex social issues and family relationships.

  • Regina Casé delivers a powerful and subtle performance as the central character.

  • The film's contemplative pace allows for deep emotional engagement.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's exploration of social class and familial bonds, with many commending the lead performance. Some viewers found the narrative a bit slow but ultimately felt it was a meaningful and well-acted drama.

Fun Fact

The film was screened in the Panorama section of the 70th Berlin International Film Festival.

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