Parallel Mothers

6.8/1020212h 3mReleased

Drama

Two unmarried women who have become pregnant by accident and are about to give birth meet in a hospital room: Janis, in her late-thirties, unrepentant and happy; Ana, a teenager, remorseful and frightened.

Released: Oct 8, 2021

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Penélope Cruz

Janis

Milena Smit

Ana

Israel Elejalde

Arturo

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