FILM SYNOPSIS:

Almost forty years ago, a young girl of 14 becomes pregnant, and gives her baby up for adoption. Fast-forwarding to the present day, we meet three very different women, each of whom struggles to maintain control of their lives.

There's Elizabeth (Naomi Watts), a smart and successful lawyer who uses her body to her advantage. Any time she feels that she lacks the upper hand and cannot control the situation, she uses her sex appeal. Karen (Annette Bening), meanwhile, is a bitter health care professional who obviously has a lot of heart but never shows it and who takes care of her elderly mother (Eileen Ryan) at home. She gave up a daughter for adoption at the age of 14, and has never gotten over it. Her bitterness causes her to lash out at everyone around her, even the gentle co-worker who is undeniably drawn to her (Jimmy Smits). Finally, Lucy (Kerry Washington) happily married, childless, who is turning to adoption to make the family she desires.

Writer/director Rodrigo García (Nine Lives), once again reveals himself as a master storyteller with an uncanny understanding of the psyche of his unique characters in crafting this drama highlighting the powerful bond between a mother and her child.
A superb performance by the entire cast: Naomi Watts, Annette Bening, Kerry Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, Eileen Ryan, Elpidia Carrillo, Cherry Jones

DIRECTOR’S BIOGRAPHY:

Garcia was born in Bogotá, Colombia, and grew up in Mexico City. His credits as a cinematographer include Danzon, Mi Vida Loca , and Gia.  His features as writer/director are Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her, Ten Tiny Love Stories, Fathers and Sons, and Nine Lives.  Garcia has also extensive television directing credits, including Six Feet Under, The Sopranos, Carnivàle, Six Degrees, Big Love, and In Treatment, which he also wrote and executive-produced.