Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

Pepa's lover, Iván, leaves her and she tries to contact him to find out why he's left. In her search for Iván, she confronts his wife and son, who are as clueless as she is. Meanwhile, Candela, her friend, is afraid the police might be looking for her because of her ex-boyfriend, a muslim terrorist, and his criminal activities. As the plot develops, it is revealed that everyone's lives are more intertwined than they could have ever expected.

Despite its microbudget of $700K, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown became a commercial juggernaut, earning $15.0M worldwide—a remarkable 2040% return. The film's innovative storytelling found its audience, showing that strong storytelling can transcend budget limitations.