The Wait

The Wait

72 mins | Drama | Sept. 30, 2002

In Montevideo, Sonja cares for her invalid mother, works in a garment factory, and has little going for her. Her neighbor Modesto, an older man who lives alone, types anonymous letters to her. Her mother is difficult -- demanding and miserable, afraid of death. Sonja meets Ernesto, a nurseryman, and finally there may be some possibilities in her life. Does freedom beckon?

The Wait

72 mins | Drama | Sept. 30, 2002

The Wait
In Montevideo, Sonja cares for her invalid mother, works in a garment factory, and has little going for her. Her neighbor Modesto, an older man who lives alone, types anonymous letters to her. Her mother is difficult -- demanding and miserable, afraid of death. Sonja meets Ernesto, a nurseryman, and finally there may be some possibilities in her life. Does freedom beckon?
Producers Austero Producciones
Original title La Espera
Directors Aldo Garay
Writers Henry Trujillo, Coral Godoy, Sebastián Bednarik

Cast

Verónica Perrotta

as Silvia

Elena Zuasti

as Silvia's mother

Walter Reyno

as Modesto

Roberto Suárez

as Ernesto