Manuela (2022)

Manuela (2022) poster

Manuela, a Latin American immigrant, walks through the empty streets of Los Angeles, scouring the area for work. Manuela arrives at a job interview at a large house in an affluent neighborhood. She’s greeted by a cold businesswoman looking for a nanny for her daughter, Alma. After getting the job, Manuela meets Alma, who is initially resistant to her. Alma’s mother, Ellen, is never around. She occasionally talks to them through the security camera. While Ellen is gone on a business trip, Manuela and Alma swim in the pool, clean the house, and form a maternal bond.The days go by, and they still haven’t heard from Ellen. Manuela takes on more and more of a motherly role, even wearing Ellen's clothes. One day, she learns that her entire world as she knows it has just changed and she must make a huge decision.

Director: Clara Cullen
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 70 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Aska Matsumiya
Cinematography: Gillian Garcia
Editing: Valeria Raccioppi, Lauren Cabanas
Production: Internacional Argentina, Lolly Would
Country: Argentina
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Manuela about?
Manuela, a Latin American immigrant, walks through the empty streets of Los Angeles, scouring the area for work. Manuela arrives at a job interview at a large house in an affluent neighborhood. She’s greeted by a cold businesswoman looking for a nanny for her daughter, Alma. After getting the job, Manuela meets Alma, who is initially resistant to her. Alma’s mother, Ellen, is never around. She occasionally talks to them through the security camera. While Ellen is gone on a business trip, Manuela and Alma swim in the pool, clean the house, and form a maternal bond.The days go by, and they still haven’t heard from Ellen. Manuela takes on more and more of a motherly role, even wearing Ellen's clothes. One day, she learns that her entire world as she knows it has just changed and she must make a huge decision.
Who directed Manuela?
Manuela was directed by Clara Cullen.
Who stars in Manuela?
Manuela stars Bárbara Lombardo, Alma Farago, Sophie Buhai.
How long is Manuela?
Manuela has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is Manuela?
Manuela is a Drama film.
Where was Manuela produced?
Manuela was produced in Argentina.