Just Like Our Parents

"A dive into the tumultuous relationship between mother and daughter, with their differences and open wounds. It doesn't stop us from thinking about our lives, where we've come and where we're going - which can often be the same path of our parents. Highlighting Maria Ribeiro's performance."

"Just Like Our Parents (Como Nossos Pais) is a beautiful and deeply underrated drama in the history of Brazilian cinema -- and one that deserves more attention. Directed by Laís Bodanzky, of such forgotten gems as Pedro, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea and The Best Things in the World, the feature film explores the eternal complication of generations. In other words, it's about the conflict between people of different ages and eras, who see the world through different colors and perspectives. In this case, it's the story of a mother (Clarisse Abujamra) and daughter (Maria Ribeiro), experiencing a seemingly intractable conflict. Beautifully directed by Bodanzky, Just Like Our Parents features remarkable performances, especially from Abujamra, and breathtaking moments, such as the entire scene involving Belchior's song, which gives the film its title. It's worth watching, reflecting on, and being moved by."