Only Human (Seres Queridos)

Directed by Dominic Harari, Teresa Pelegri
Spain/Argentina
2004
89 mins
35mm

Cast
Norma Aleandro
Guillermo Toledo
Marian Aguilera
Maria Botto

Previews courtesy of Verve Pictures

Leni arrives home to introduce her fiancé Rafi to her Jewish family for the first time. Everything goes wonderfully until the lovers reveal that Rafi is Palestinian. With his future mother-in-law unhinged by the news, Rafi offers to take over in the kitchen. The problem is he accidentally drops a frozen soup out the 7th floor window, hitting a pedestrian below. As if the evening's not going badly enough, it turns out the pedestrian may be Leni's father. A Jewish Meet the Parents, and reminiscent of Billy Wilder and early Almodovar, Only Human is an optimistic and very funny film that explores relationships between lovers, families, Arabs and Jews.

"A sprightly family comedy. Only Human combines a deftly-turned script, fine perfs and a feel-good message to delightful effect."
Variety