A Mother's Embrace

Set in Rio de Janeiro in 1996, this film follows Ana and a team of firefighters during a severe tropical storm. Their mission is to evacuate a nursing home that is in danger of collapsing due to the weather. However, as they attempt to clear the building, they find that the mysterious residents have their own plans tied to the arrival of the rain.

This Brazilian production blends drama, fantasy, and horror. It was directed by Cristian Ponce, who also wrote the screenplay alongside André Pereira and Gabriela Capello. According to the chronological order of his work, this was the first of two films directed by Ponce, followed by Family Fears Another Night of Terror in 2026. The movie features a cast including Marjorie Estiano, Chandelly Braz, Javier Drolas, Reynaldo Machado, Val Perré, and Angela Rabello. Produced by Grupo Morbido and Lupa Filmes, the story unfolds over a runtime of 91 minutes.

Viewer reception is mixed. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 5.8/10 based on 788 votes, while on TMDB it has a slightly higher score of 6.3/10 from 38 votes.