The story follows , a defiant 14-year-old who lives with her struggling single mother, Penélope, in a roadside diner. After a social worker discovers Carla is five months pregnant, she is moved to "La Maternal," a specialized shelter for underage mothers at risk of social exclusion.
Pilar Palomero, known for her Goya-winning debut Schoolgirls (Las niñas) . La maternal (2022)
Àngela Cervantes plays Penélope, Carla’s mother. Other residents at the shelter include Raki, Estel, Claudia, and Jamila. Themes & Analysis La Maternal - PÖFF The story follows , a defiant 14-year-old who
This guide provides an overview of , a Spanish teen drama written and directed by Pilar Palomero. The film is celebrated for its raw social realism and empathetic portrayal of juvenile motherhood. Core Premise & Plot The story follows