# The Second Mother (2015)

> A devoted São Paulo housekeeper confronts the class boundaries of the family she serves when her candid daughter arrives to pursue a better future.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/192629

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Anna Muylaert
- Cast: Regina Casé, Camila Márdila, Karine Teles, Lourenço Mutarelli, Michel Joelsas, Helena Albergaria, Bete Dorgam, Luis Miranda
- TMDB rating: 8.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3742378/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: intimate, witty, sincere, reflective evening, international cinema night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of motherhood and class divides in contemporary Brazil.

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