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The film highlights the "lingering privileges" of Paraguay's elite, showing a world where characters may be broke and selling furniture but still maintain a live-in maid.

Directed by , the 2018 film The Heiresses ( Las Herederas ) is a lauded Paraguayan drama that explores the intersecting themes of class, sexuality, and personal liberation. It gained international acclaim, particularly for its nuanced portrayal of middle-aged lesbian life in a conservative society. Plot Summary The Heiresses

The story follows (Ana Brun) and Chiquita (Margarita Irún), a lesbian couple from the Paraguayan elite who have been together for 30 years. As their inherited wealth disappears, they are forced to sell off family heirlooms to manage mounting debts. The film highlights the "lingering privileges" of Paraguay's

The Heiresses was a major success on the festival circuit, holding a on Rotten Tomatoes . Plot Summary The story follows (Ana Brun) and

The contrast between the rigid, decaying mansion and the freedom Chela finds behind the wheel of her old Mercedes serves as a primary metaphor for her transformation. Critical Reception & Awards