Raimunda (Penélope Cruz), a woman of unshakeable character, struggles to protect her daughter after an unexpected crime. At the same time, the spirit of her mother (Carmen Maura) reappears, bringing revelations from the past. Between Madrid and La Mancha, Almodóvar interweaves death and rebirth, pain and tenderness, in a vibrant portrait of love and memory, balancing drama and humour. The female cast, who bring three generations of women to life, was honoured with the Female Performance Award at the Cannes Film Festival, where the film won the Best Screenplay Award.