La Maternal (2022) Instant

Pilar Palomero, known for her Goya-winning debut Schoolgirls (Las niñas) .

Carla struggles with her fear of being a "bad mother" like her own was, eventually finding solidarity and emotional growth through the community of young women at the shelter. Cast and Crew La maternal (2022)

This guide provides an overview of , a Spanish teen drama written and directed by Pilar Palomero. The film is celebrated for its raw social realism and empathetic portrayal of juvenile motherhood. Core Premise & Plot Pilar Palomero, known for her Goya-winning debut Schoolgirls

The story follows , a defiant 14-year-old who lives with her struggling single mother, Penélope, in a roadside diner. After a social worker discovers Carla is five months pregnant, she is moved to "La Maternal," a specialized shelter for underage mothers at risk of social exclusion. The film is celebrated for its raw social