The Heiresses

Sydney Film Festival 2018, Official Competition

Cast: Ana Brun, Margarita Irun, Ana Ivanova
Director: Marcelo Martinessi
Genre: Drama
Running Time: 95 minutes

Synopsis: The Heiresses follows a shy and sheltered Paraguayan woman, Chela, who is forced to live on her own after her long-time partner is convicted on fraud charges while trying to manage the couple's mounting debt. Aside from selling-off heirlooms from their large crumbling house to maintain an income, Chela reluctantly begins to take paid jobs driving her wealthy, aging neighbours around the neighbourhood. In her new role as a chauffeus, she meets the young and life-affirming Angy, an encoutner that lures Chela out of her reserve and helps her rediscover her own desires.

The Heiresses