Review of The Second Mother (2015) by Raphael G — 03 Dec 2015
In 2003, at 16 years of age, I left Brazil for the U.S., and for the first time in my life, I lived in an apartment without a housekeeper to make my bed, tidy up my room, and wash up after me. This might sound weird to my North American and European friends in general, but it's something commonplace in Brazilian middle-class families. It's 12 been years since those days, and sometimes I still feel like I'm expecting someone to clean up after me. This movie, which is my favorite of the year so far, deeply moved me, and made me reflect back on those days. In a mix of nostalgia and shame, I could relate to many of its scenes, even if I was never half as wealthy as the family shown here. It hit close to home. It reminded of the Chilean film "La Nana".
Ê, Brasil...
This review of The Second Mother (2015) was written by Raphael G on 03 Dec 2015.
The Second Mother has generally received very positive reviews.
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