All About My Mother

Director Pedro Almodovar's brilliantly sketched comedy-drama won an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. Following the death of her son, somber Manuela (Cecilia Roth) takes a soul-searching journey to find the boy's long-lost father. Along the way, she meets an array of quirky characters, including an earthy nun and an actress, who help her find herself. Marisa Paredes, Candela Pena.