Synopsis
A group of women, including Skipper, the wealthy young Jennifer and the domineering Nan, journey from the United States to South America in hopes of easily adopting children. Unfortunately, their plans are complicated by local laws that require the women to live in the foreign nation for an extended period before they can take in orphaned kids. While stuck in another country, the women bond as they share their aspirations and anxieties.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes58%
Metacritic55/100
32 audience votes
Key crew
- John SaylesDirector
- John SaylesWriter
Cast
- Maggie GyllenhaalJennifer
- Daryl HannahSkipper
- Marcia Gay HardenNan
- Susan LynchEileen
- Mary SteenburgenGayle
- Lili TaylorLeslie
- Angelina PeláezDoña Mercedes
- Lizzie Curry MartinezSor Juana
- Vanessa MartinezAsunción
- Amanda ÁlvarezBlanca
- Said MartinezEusebio
- Abel SalasBus Driver 1
Stills
Themes
adoptionfemale friendshiporphansouth america