Overview
- Premiering in the 76th Berlin International Film Festival’s Main Competition, it is Eimbcke’s first competition title there since Lake Tahoe in 2008.
- Set in Mexico City, the film follows Olga, a solitary older woman who rents a room to a father and his nine-year-old son, prompting an unexpected bond.
- Teresita Sánchez earns praise for a restrained turn as Olga, matched by a naturalistic breakout performance from young lead Bastian Escobar.
- María Secco’s black-and-white cinematography and Javier Umpierrez’s sound design shape a gently melancholic tone, with a vintage arcade game motif threading the soundscape.
- The film runs 99 minutes, drew positive early notices including a ★★★½ from IONCINEMA, and is seeking U.S. distribution according to IndieWire.