
In Madrid, a petty thief who cannot adjust to life outside of jail puts together a theater troupe her friends -- a prostitute, a gypsy, and a Colombian immigrant -- in an attempt to make a go at a relatively straight life.
Directed by Belén Macías, My Prison Yard leans on a strong ensemble — Verónica Echegui, Candela Peña, Ana Wagener — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2008.
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A psychotherapist helps a law student cope with schizophrenia in one of five interconnected tales dealing with mental illness.
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