Synopsis

Storyline:

Cleo is one of two domestic workers who help Antonio and Sofía take care of their four children in 1970s Mexico City. Complications soon arise when Antonio suddenly runs away with his mistress and Cleo finds out that she’s pregnant. When Sofía decides to take the kids on vacation, she invites Cleo for a much-needed getaway to clear her mind and bond with the family.

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User Reviews: I get why the numerous nominations and I get why some people were disappointed by the lack of storytelling.

First things first – the cinematography is stellar and poetic. You could pause the movie every 5 seconds and get a stunning photograph. The long takes simply got me.

Secondly – yes, there is no epic story here. And you know what? That’s exactly how things are in life. This is what this movie is all about – the silent drama of the boring lives we, normal people, go through as we sit on time’s sidelines. In the grand schemes of things, we don’t matter. Just as Cleo’s drama doesn’t matter to anyone except her. She’s all alone with her struggles, just as we all are.