Mercedes, a woman from high society, and Ana Maria, a Colombian refugee, initially have nothing in common. Their lives intersect when an older woman’s daughter hires a younger woman as a companion for her mother, who is becoming increasingly detached from reality. And Panamanian novelist Ana Endara Mislov, who co-wrote the screenplay with Pilar Moreno, refines this bond with rare sensitivity.
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In these fast-paced times, the director deliberately focused on minimalism in action and dialogue to reflect two contemporary social bombs: refugees of various origins and an aging population affected by dementia.
To establish this connection between characters and viewers, “Querido Tropico” features two outstanding actresses: Chilean Paulina García (“Gloria”) and Jenny Navarrete, who plays a shy but feisty immigrant.
Like an unconscious connection, the past becomes increasingly distant and the future becomes uncertain. I will explain the details like a ticking time bomb. In order to secure immigration documents, Ana Maria said she was pregnant. It is a cover-up with a very short shelf life.
In wealthy homes, daily life is predictable, except for rare outings or unexpected downpours. The family hardly communicates and only gets together for parties and photos. Because much of the action takes place in large rooms, “Querido Tropico” establishes an unusual element of genuine emotional exchange and spontaneous laughter in the coexistence of two women brought together by uncertainty. It may seem small, but the difference between the two is huge.
price: The dolls applaud.
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