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Roma

Roma

There are periods in history that scar societies and moments in life that transform us as individuals.

20187.62h 15m

Overview

In 1970s Mexico City, two domestic workers help a mother of four while her husband is away for an extended period of time.

Directed by Alfonso Cuarón
Written by Alfonso Cuarón
Produced by Nicolás Celis, Alfonso Cuarón, Gabriela Rodríguez
Box OfficeBudget: $15.0MRevenue: $1.1M

Top Cast

Yalitza Aparicio

Yalitza Aparicio

Cleo Gutiérrez

Marina de Tavira

Marina de Tavira

Sofía

Diego Cortina Autrey

Diego Cortina Autrey

Toño

Carlos Peralta

Carlos Peralta

Paco

Marco Graf

Marco Graf

Pepe

Daniela Demesa

Daniela Demesa

Sofi

Nancy García García

Nancy García García

Adela

Verónica García

Verónica García

Teresa

Fernando Grediaga

Fernando Grediaga

Antonio

Jorge Antonio Guerrero

Jorge Antonio Guerrero

Fermín

Themes & Keywords

mexico city, mexico1970smiddle classfamily relationshipsblack and whitemaidautobiographicalmaster servant relationshipdomestic worker

About Roma

Roma is a drama film released in 2018 exploring themes of mexico city, mexico, 1970s, middle class, family relationships, black and white, maid. Directed by Alfonso Cuarón, it stars Yalitza Aparicio, Marina de Tavira, Diego Cortina Autrey. In 1970s Mexico City, two domestic workers help a mother of four while her husband is away for an extended period of time.

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