Casa de los Babys

It is a thoughtful and intimate look at how shared waiting can forge deep connections between strangers.

Directed by

John Sayles

Genres

Drama

Starring

Maggie Gyllenhaal, Daryl Hannah, Marcia Gay Harden

Tagline

Six Women. One Dream.

Overview

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.

How it feels

Earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Friendship, parenthood, class, immigration

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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