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The Heiresses

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2018 | 95 min | Drama

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off
It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

After her girlfriend is imprisoned on fraud charges, Chela is forced to face a new reality. Driving for the first time in years, she begins to provide a local taxi service to a group of elderly wealthy ladies. As Chela settles into her new life, she encounters the much younger Angy, forging a fresh and invigorating new connection.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 2 Berlin awards: Berlin International Film Festival: Silver Bear for Best Actress, Sydney Film Festival: Silver Bear for Best Actress. Plus 7 other awards.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 4K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Marcelo Martinessi

  • Ana BrunChela
  • Margarita IrúnChiquita
  • Ana IvanovaAngy
  • Nilda GonzalezPati
  • María MartinsPituca
  • Alicia GuerraCarmela
  • Raúl ChamorroCesar
  • Ana BanksInterna Principal
  • Inés González GuerricoRita
  • Javier VillamayorPanchero