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The Second Mother

2015 · 112 min · Director: Anna Muylaert

The Second Mother (2015) is a drama film, directed by Anna Muylaert. It stars Regina Casé and Camila Márdila. The 112-minute film holds an audience score of 8/10.

Cast
Regina Casé Camila Márdila Karine Teles Lourenço Mutarelli Michel Joelsas Helena Albergaria

What The Second Mother Is About

After leaving her daughter Jessica in a small town in Pernambuco to be raised by relatives, Val spends the next 13 years working as a nanny to Fabinho in São Paulo. She has financial stability but has to live with the guilt of having not raised Jessica herself. As Fabinho’s university entrance exams approach, Jessica reappears in her life and seems to want to give her mother a second chance. However, Jessica has not been raised to be a servant and her very existence will turn Val’s routine on its head. With precision and humour, the subtle and powerful forces that keep rigid class structures in place and how the youth may just be the ones to shake it all up.

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What is The Second Mother about?

After leaving her daughter Jessica in a small town in Pernambuco to be raised by relatives, Val spends the next 13 years working as a nanny to Fabinho in São Paulo. She has financial stability but has to live with the guilt of having not raised Jessica herself.

Where can I watch The Second Mother?

The Second Mother is available to watch on digital platforms such as OVID, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Second Mother?

The Second Mother runs for 112 minutes (1h 52m).

When did The Second Mother come out?

The Second Mother was released in 2015.

Who directed The Second Mother?

The Second Mother was directed by Anna Muylaert.

Who stars in The Second Mother?

The Second Mother stars Regina Casé, Camila Márdila, Karine Teles, Lourenço Mutarelli.

What is The Second Mother's rating?

The Second Mother holds 7.8/10 on IMDb and 8.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 77 out of 100.

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