Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton shine in Pedro Almodóvar’s first English-language feature, an exquisite adaptation of Sigrid Nunez’s What Are You Going Through.

The film follows long-time friends Ingrid, a best-selling novelist, and Martha, a war journalist, who reconnect after years apart when Martha is diagnosed with cancer. As Ingrid rushes to support her, their bond deepens through shared memories of Martha’s war experiences and strained relationship with her daughter. A profound request from Martha will forever bind the two women. Almodóvar’s masterful direction, known for its sensitivity toward female characters, is beautifully complemented by Moore and Swinton’s nuanced performances. With Almodóvar’s signature rich visual style and an evocative score by Alberto Iglesias, this film is both a cinematic delicacy and a moving exploration of friendship and mortality, making it one of the year’s most anticipated releases.