Journey to a Mother's Room
Seen it?2018 | 90 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (100% 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 30 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
The movie about a daughter, who leaves home for the first time. Her mother, left behind, doesn't know how to fill the empty place.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
4 wins and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 1K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Celia Rico Clavellino
- Lola DueñasEstrella
- Anna CastilloLeonor
- Pedro CasablancMiguel
- Adelfa CalvoPili
- Marisol MembrilloÁgueda
- Ana MenaBea