Roma (2004)

In the twilight of his creative journey, celebrated novelist Joaquín Góñez finds his tranquil solitude disrupted by the arrival of Manuel Cueto, a young journalist tasked with transcribing his final masterpiece. This intrusion unearths a dormant avalanche of emotions, teetering Joaquín on the precipice of forgotten memories and feelings, plunging him back into the untamed years of his youth spent in the vibrant heart of Buenos Aires. As Joaquín's life unfolds through Manuel's typewriter, Argentina's pulsating capital becomes a backdrop to his tumultuous transition into adulthood. A kaleidoscope of characters from his past resurfaces; old friends, lost lovers, and the indomitable figure of his mother, Roma. A woman of intelligence and strength, Roma was the cornerstone of Joaquín's bohemian spirit, fostering his youthful dreams in the shadow of a father's memory. In the echoes of jazz melodies and flickering cinema screens, Joaquín rediscovers the intoxicating taste of first love and the myriad adventures that ensued. The essence of loyalty, a virtue learned through trials and tribulations, weaves itself into his narrative. As Joaquín reconnects with his past, a burning desire is ignited to recapture what he had resigned to be forever lost. 'Roma' is a poignant journey through a novelist's life, a reverie of self-discovery, where each typed word becomes a bridge to a past filled with passion, idealism, and the enduring influence of a mother's love.

Roma is a drama movie featuring Juan Diego Botto and directed by Adolfo Aristarain.

Roma is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

It is also possible to buy Roma on Amazon Video.