From Spain comes an exquisite story of second chances as Axun and Maite, two sexagenarians who meet over the hospital beds of their sick relations, rekindle a long-lost friendship. It has been 50 years since the two last saw each other, and as the film progresses, snatches of their past attachment bubble up, informing the course of their growing affection. Axun, simple, internal, unremarkable, a Karoo aunt of sorts, is married to the staid, uncomplicated Juan Mari who wants nothing more than a quiet life and regular meals from his wife. But as her friendship with Maite grows, she finds herself drawn to the openly lesbian music teacher and is less inclined to be at home tending to her taciturn husband. Axun’s two worlds must finally collide and it’s to the film’s credit that it is handled as it is, with honesty, panache and great heart. The beauty of the film is the everyday nature of the two -– this is not Aldomovarian farce or Rodriguezan excess, but an elegant everyday portrayal of affection and intimacy. Highly recommended, even for the boys.