Five women, all in their forties, try to find out what's important for them in life.
Acting
Carmen Maura's entire existence in this film.
Production
Lisbon as fifth lead—golden hour forever.
Writing
Conversations that actually sound like women talking.

Director
Luís Galvão Teles
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Guesch Patti was primarily a singer; this was her rare film appearance, cast for her androgynous energy.
Part of a 1990s wave of European 'women's films' that treated forty as beginning, not ending.
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