Parallel Mothers (2021)

Parallel Mothers (2021) poster

Two unmarried women who have become pregnant by accident and are about to give birth meet in a hospital room: Janis, in her late-thirties, unrepentant and happy; Ana, a teenager, remorseful and frightened.

Director: Pedro Almodóvar
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 123 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alberto Iglesias
Cinematography: José Luis Alcaine
Editing: Teresa Font
Production: El Deseo, TVE
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Budget: $11M
Box Office: $23M
Original Language: es

Themes

The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety

Keywords

mother, photographer, pregnancy, spanish civil war (1936-39), memory, single mother, motherhood, dna testing, switched at birth, post spanish civil war, lesbian

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parallel Mothers about?
Two unmarried women who have become pregnant by accident and are about to give birth meet in a hospital room: Janis, in her late-thirties, unrepentant and happy; Ana, a teenager, remorseful and frightened.
Who directed Parallel Mothers?
Parallel Mothers was directed by Pedro Almodóvar.
Who stars in Parallel Mothers?
Parallel Mothers stars Penélope Cruz, Milena Smit, Israel Elejalde, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Rossy de Palma, Julieta Serrano.
How long is Parallel Mothers?
Parallel Mothers has a runtime of 2h 3m (123 minutes).
What genre is Parallel Mothers?
Parallel Mothers is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Parallel Mothers?
Parallel Mothers had a budget of $11M.
How much did Parallel Mothers gross?
Parallel Mothers grossed $23M worldwide.
Where was Parallel Mothers produced?
Parallel Mothers was produced in Spain.
What are the themes of Parallel Mothers?
The themes of Parallel Mothers include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety.