The Second Mother

Storyline

Que Horas Ela Volta? 2015

After leaving her daughter with relatives in a small town in Pernambuco to be raised, Val spends 13 years working as a nanny for Fabinho in Sao Paulo. Despite her economic stability, she carries the guilt of not being able to raise Jessica herself. When her biological daughter, who is the same age as Fabinho, asks for help with university entrance exams, Val feels like she has been given a second chance.

Jessica wants to come to Sao Paulo to take the university entrance exams. Val is both happy and worried about this development. With the support and consent of her employers, Val starts preparing to be close to her daughter once again.

However, living together is not easy when Jessica arrives. The girl does not behave as expected and starts to create tension in the household.

Everyone will be affected by the girl’s personality and frankness. Before long, Val finds herself in the middle of a divide between the living room and the kitchen, needing to find a new way to confront life.

Genre:
Comedy, Drama
Year:
2015
Country:
Brazil
IMDB:
7.7 - tt3742378
Duration:
Content Rating:
R
Director:
Anna Muylaert
Stars:
Helena Albergaria, Michel Joelsas, Regina Casé