
In “The Room Next Door,” Martha expresses to her friend and fellow writer Ingrid that she believes she is entitled to a dignified ending. This film, directed by Pedro Almodóvar in his first English-language production, navigates the often saccharine cancer genre, instead finding raw, emotional, and humorously poignant moments within its narrative. The story revolves around two women confronting their personal obstacles; one has made the decision to leave this world, while the other, afraid of death, is there to bear witness to her farewell.