Emilia (2020): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2020, Emilia is a drama film directed by César Sodero, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. Following a bust-up with her girlfriend, Emilia returns from the city to her mother's village, somewhere in Patagonia. Her mother isn't overjoyed about Emilia's return, as this disrupts her peaceful existence. Emilia tries to decide how she wants to carry on with her life, but is confronted with people and feelings from her past. Bored and frustrated, or just looking for intimacy, she seduces a number of men, including her childhood sweetheart, but also falls in love with a girl at the school where she teaches gym – an obsession that distracts her from her broken heart and musings about the future. In his first feature, director César Sodero contrasts Emilia's inner restlessness with the immutability of Patagonia. He does this using images of impressive landscapes, natural dialogue and telling non-verbal communication. Surrounded by the peace and beauty of nature, inner chaos gradually gives way to acceptance and self-awareness.

Who’s in it. Emilia stars Sofía Palomino as Emilia, Claudia Cantero as Claudia, Ezequiel Díaz as Manuel and Camila Peralta as Lorena, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Emilia has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Emilia page.

If you liked it. Fans of Emilia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.