Las flores de mi familia (2012)

There are decisions in life that must be made

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90-year-old Nivia faces an unexpected change. Her daughter Alicia, whom Nivia has lived with for ages, has found a new husband after years of widowhood and understandably wants to move in with him. Nivia disapprove of the relationship and accuses her daughter of abandoning her. Both women embark on a profound and revealing journey where the longing for a new love and the fear of growing old alone inevitably lead to a clash between mother and daughter. The director, Nivia's grandson and Alicia's son, managed to capture in an almost invisible way - as if in a work of fiction - the inevitable sorrow caused by a separation which, nevertheless, took place in a garden where flowers never wither, a dog turns out to be the best psychologist and an annoying pigeon seems to be announcing a miracle.

Director: Juan Ignacio Fernández Hoppe
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
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Country: Uruguay
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Las flores de mi familia about?
90-year-old Nivia faces an unexpected change. Her daughter Alicia, whom Nivia has lived with for ages, has found a new husband after years of widowhood and understandably wants to move in with him. Nivia disapprove of the relationship and accuses her daughter of abandoning her. Both women embark on a profound and revealing journey where the longing for a new love and the fear of growing old alone inevitably lead to a clash between mother and daughter. The director, Nivia's grandson and Alicia's son, managed to capture in an almost invisible way - as if in a work of fiction - the inevitable sorrow caused by a separation which, nevertheless, took place in a garden where flowers never wither, a dog turns out to be the best psychologist and an annoying pigeon seems to be announcing a miracle.
Who directed Las flores de mi familia?
Las flores de mi familia was directed by Juan Ignacio Fernández Hoppe.
How long is Las flores de mi familia?
Las flores de mi familia has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is Las flores de mi familia?
Las flores de mi familia is a Documentary film.
Where was Las flores de mi familia produced?
Las flores de mi familia was produced in Uruguay.