Vanilla

Vanilla

2026 · 96 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, Comedy

In the late 80s Mexico, a family made up of seven women from different generations and ideologies fights to save the house in which they live and which they are about to lose due to an outstanding debt. We see the story through the eyes of the youngest, Roberta (8), as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, which impacts the rest of the family.

Directed by Mayra Hermosillo · Written by Mayra Hermosillo

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