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Exuberant, fanciful and infused with magical realism, this Alice in Wonderland/Cinderella-like comedy is a delightful celebration of the pursuit of individual happiness and sexual open-mindedness. In dusty Caracas, the lovely Ana suddenly comes to her senses on the altar and flees, leaving her stunned husband-to-be and her former life behind. She jumps aboard the next Paris-bound plane and takes up residence in a funky crash pad with her old friend Alma. The apartment is right out of Almódovar, populated by a bevy of Latina exiles aggressively exercising their free will and indulging in outrageous Parisianne chic. Ana sets out to pursue her career as an operatic soloist, but along the way runs afoul of the immigration authorities and discovers her budding lesbiansim. Brimming with oddball characters and loopy plot twists, the film is a highly entertaining ride with Ana on her picaresque journey to self-fulfillment. (Spanish and French with English subtitles)