My Best Friend (2026)

Clara (Ingrid Guimarães) and Julia (Mônica Martelli) have been inseparable friends for decades, navigating life's ups and downs together. However, as they both face the challenges of menopause and the empty-nest syndrome, their dynamic shifts when their daughters leave for an exchange program abroad. Rather than facing this new chapter alone, Clara and Julia decide to embark on a journey to visit their daughters in a foreign country, redefining what it means to be best friends in midlife.

The film explores themes of female friendship, aging, and self-discovery through a comedic lens. With a strong ensemble cast including Giulia Benite as Manu and Gabi Amaral as Isadora, the story delves into the complexities of modern motherhood and the enduring bonds that hold women together. Ricardo Pereira joins the cast as Antônio, a doctor who becomes part of their travels, adding further layers to the narrative of connection and care.

• Ingrid Guimarães and Mônica Martelli reunite on screen after their successful collaboration in previous hits, bringing their signature comedic chemistry to the role of long-time best friends.
• The production highlights the growing market for films focusing on mature female protagonists, breaking away from traditional ageist narratives in Brazilian cinema.
• Director André Klotzel brings his acclaimed visual style to this comedy-drama, blending intimate character moments with vibrant travel sequences.
• The script was developed over several years, drawing inspiration from real-life interviews with women in their 50s and 60s about their experiences with loneliness and friendship.