Shot in Lisbon, this drama examines the issue of aging as seen from the viewpoints of five women facing middle age -- self-destructive actress-singer Branca (Guesch Patti), losing the respect of her daughter; single literature professor Eva (
Miou-Miou), attracted to the son of her friend Barbara (
Marthe Keller), who's in the middle of a divorce; top TV journalist Linda (
Carmen Maura), who has a lover but can't commit; and beauty-salon owner Chloe (
Marisa Berenson). Shown at the 1998 Palm Springs Film Festival. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide