María (and Everybody Else) 2016

Overview

María (and Everybody Else) is a 2016 Spanish comedy and drama film directed by Nely Reguera and starring Bárbara Lennie. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes and was released in Spain on October 7, 2016. The story follows the life of Maria, who has served as the primary caregiver for her father and siblings since the death of her mother when she was fifteen years old. Proud of her role as the responsible rock of the family, Maria finds her world destabilized when her father announces his sudden intent to marry his nurse. At thirty-five years old and without a steady partner of her own, Maria is forced to confront her circumstances and attempt to change her personal fate. The film explores the personal challenges Maria faces as her established family dynamic shifts unexpectedly. Through this narrative, the film examines the tension between her long-held responsibilities and the need to seek a new direction for her own life.