Roma (2018)
CAST
Cleodegaria "Cleo" Gutiérrez
Sofía
Pepe
Sofi
Toño
Paco
Fermín
Antonio
Adela
Teresa
STORYLINE
"Roma" is a drama film directed by Alfonso Cuarón, released in 2018. The story is a reflection of Alfonso's childhood memories in Colonia Roma, Mexico City. This 135-minute film tells the story of an indigenous housemaid working for a middle-class family in Mexico.
The maid, Cleo, is played by Yalitza Aparicio. She works in the home of Antonio (Fernando Grediaga) and Sofia (Marina de Tavira), along with their four children in Mexico.
Cleo's life turns upside down when she becomes pregnant after dating a local man who then abandons her. She shares her situation with Sofia, her employer, who shows concern for Cleo. Despite her own troubles, Cleo continues her job with Sofia's constant support.
Then, Sofia faces her own crisis. She finds out that Antonio has been unfaithful. Together, Sofia and Cleo find strength in each other as they go through their challenges.