Maria My Love (2012)

Ana Judy Marte is a young woman trying to reimagine her life after her mothers death during the course of one California spring Filled with resentment over her fathers mistakes Ana feels disconnected from herself and everyone around her Swept up by new romance Brian Rieger and a warm reunion with her halfsister Lauren Fales Ana is so taken by the newfound support and love in her life that she sets out to find someoneanyone other than herselfto help She finds a volunteer project in Maria Karen Black a reclusive hoarder who has alienated her own family with her compulsive behavior As the two become unlikely friends and confidantes Ana finds herself in an emotionally complex relationship that reveals some uncomfortable truths about herself