Review of The Second Mother

The Brazilian director Anna Muylaert hits the right tone, between drama and comedy, with which she tells the story; achieving a great balance in which it does not fall into melodrama at any time, nor does it remain superfluous. Also highlighting in her work, the very successful choice of frames, which "trap" the characters on the stage, showing which is the place that corresponds to each one, from which they should not leave. The plot unfolds with a good rhythm, showing us in a completely credible way the evolution of its characters; where the work of the entire cast also influences. In this regard, we must highlight the great performance of Regina Casé, giving life to the servile and submissive maid, who manages to give the character a great humanism. A film that succeeds in raising and executing its social criticism that can become harsh.