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Critic Ian Freer
rated 6

...Loren, through sheer presence alone, makes you care. This is Loren’s film and she lends Rosa a saltiness and vulnerability.

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Critic Leah Greenblatt
rated 7

...worth its sweet meandering time.

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Critic Mark Kermode
rated 6

The main selling point is Loren, who combines world-weary abrasiveness with a sense of something softer, turning Rosa into a believably divided character...

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Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 6

...it’s good to see Loren in a movie that is worthy of her.

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Critic Karolina Fjellborg
rated 6

Loren är ståtlig och perfekt för den här rollen, medan Gueye känns som en naturbegåvning.

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Critic Kerstin Gezelius
rated 6

Vilka ögon man än har är Sophia Loren magnifik, lätt överspelad, underskön och gripande i huvudrollen.

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Critic Calle Wahlström
rated 5

Det är lätt att förstå frestelsen att låta en aktris som Sophia Loren axla rollen som Rosa. Någon som i 86 års ålder är lika ståtlig förr och fortfarande håller kameran i varje scen.

Read full review at Nöjesguiden

Cast & Crew

Edoardo Ponti
Director
Sophia Loren
As Madame Rosa
Renato Carpentieri
As Dr. Coen
Babak Karimi
As Mr. Hamil
Abril Zamora
As Lola

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In this powerful drama, a Holocaust survivor and former prostitute named Madame Rosa takes in a 12-year-old Senegalese immigrant boy named Momo after he robs her. Despite their initial animosity, they form an unlikely bond that deepens as they face challenges together. As Rosa's health declines, Momo becomes her only caretaker, and he promises to keep her out of hospitals, a fate she fears due to her traumatic past. The film follows their journey as they navigate the harsh realities of life and find solace in each other's company. Ultimately, Rosa's determination to protect Momo and his promise to care for her lead them both to find a sense of purpose and belonging in a world that has often betrayed them.

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