"There are periods in history that scar societies and moments in life that transform us as individuals."

2018

2h 15m

7.6(3974 votes)

Drama

Overview

In 1970s Mexico City, two domestic workers help a mother of four while her husband is away for an extended period of time.

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22 members

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Yalitza Aparicio

Cleo Gutiérrez

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Marina de Tavira

Sofía

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Diego Cortina Autrey

Toño

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Carlos Peralta

Paco

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Marco Graf

Pepe

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Daniela Demesa

Sofi

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Nancy García García

Adela

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Verónica García

Teresa

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Fernando Grediaga

Antonio

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Jorge Antonio Guerrero

Fermín

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José Manuel Guerrero Mendoza

Ramón

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Andy Cortés

Ignacio

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Victor Manuel Resendiz Ruiz

Professor Zovek

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Zarela Lizbeth Chinolla Arellano

Dr. Velez

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José Luis López Gómez

Pediatrician

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Edwin Mendoza Ramírez

Resident Doctor

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Clementina Guadarrama

Benita

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Enoc Leaño

Politician

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Nicolás Peréz Taylor Félix

Beto Pardo

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Kjartan Halvorsen

Ove Larsen

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Alejandra Herrera

Student

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Luca De Massis

Lucas (uncredited)

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