In the bustling Mexico City neighborhood of Roma, a year of profound personal and political change unfolds through the eyes of Cleo, a quiet yet resilient domestic worker for a middle-class family. Played with stunning authenticity by newcomer Yalitza Aparicio, Cleo navigates her daily routines of care and devotion for the four children and their mother, Sofia, portrayed by Marina de Tavira, whose own marriage is quietly crumbling. Directed and written by the acclaimed Alfonso Cuaron, this intimate, black-and-white drama meticulously captures the textures of 1970s life, where small domestic dramas unfold against a backdrop of larger social unrest. As Cleo confronts a life-altering personal crisis, her journey becomes inextricably linked with the family she serves, revealing the unspoken bonds and stark class divisions that define their shared home. A visually breathtaking and emotionally resonant portrait of quiet heroism, the film immerses viewers in a world where love and upheaval coexist in the most ordinary of moments.
