The Heiresses

Synopsis

"The Heiresses" (Original title: "Las herederas") is a poignant 2018 Paraguayan drama centered on Chela, an upper-class woman facing financial hardship as her family's wealth diminishes. Together with her longtime partner, Chiquita, Chela navigates the challenges of changing circumstances, social expectations, and personal identity in modern Paraguay. The film delicately explores themes of love, aging, and societal transformation through a quiet yet powerful narrative. Ana Brun delivers a deeply moving performance as Chela, capturing the character's resilience and vulnerability as she reevaluates her life and relationships amid shifting times.

Cast

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  Ana Brun

  Chela

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  Margarita Irún

  Chiquita

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  Ana Ivanova

  Angy

• Nilda Gonzalez

  Pati

• María Martins

  Pituca

• Alicia Guerra

  Carmela

Reviews

The Heiresses received widespread critical acclaim for its subtle storytelling, strong performances, and sensitive portrayals of aging and queer relationships. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an impressive 97% approval rating, highlighting its critical favor and resonance with audiences appreciating thoughtful cinema. The site's consensus praises it as a "touching, delicately told character study." IMDb users rated it 6.6/10, reflecting a generally positive reception, especially among fans of independent international films. Metacritic gives it a score of 77/100, indicating generally favorable reviews. Critics from The Guardian lauded Ana Brun's lead performance as "magnificent and quietly commanding," emphasizing the film’s ability to capture the nuances of interpersonal dynamics. Similarly, Variety commended the director Marcelo Martinessi's "measured, empathetic approach" in creating "an introspective yet engaging drama." While some reviewers noted the film's deliberately slow pacing, the consensus underscores that its subtlety enriches the emotional depth rather than detracts from it. Overall, "The Heiresses" stands out as a compelling portrait of resilience and societal change, earning accolades for its thoughtful script and nuanced character development.

See also

War Dogs

Isle of Dogs

Ready or Not

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