The Coolidge Corner Theatre

During Argentina’s economic crisis of the ‘90s, nine year-old Eugenia and her mother, Florencia, live a seemingly colorful life surrounded by eclectic neighbors and an offbeat collection of family. But for Eugenia, who must deal with her mother’s dysfunctional and drug-addled lifestyle, life is anything but pleasant in this darkly inspiring story of expectation, acceptance and nontraditional family, led by standout performances from director Vera Fogwill and young actress Lucía Snieg.

(2005) dirs. Vera Fogwill and Martín Desalvo, Argentina, in Spanish with English subtitles, DVD,1h34m