Façades is a drama film directed by Kaat Beels and Nathalie Basteyns. The movie stars Natali Broods as the lead character, Alex, who finds herself at a crossroads after her mother abandons her father, who is suffering from dementia. Responsible for her father's care, Alex moves back into her childhood home and starts questioning her own life choices.
As the film progresses, Alex discovers that her husband has been having affairs for years and begins to question whether she should stay with him. Meanwhile, she also finds herself increasingly drawn to her childhood friend, Ben, who has returned to town after a long absence.
Parallel to Alex's story, the film also explores the lives of her parents and their eventual separation. Her mother, Vera, is portrayed as an unsatisfied woman who has long given up on her dreams and settled for a life of domesticity. Alex's father, Leo, was once a successful architect, but now he struggles with dementia and the loss of his once-brilliant mind.
Façades is a poignant exploration of the compromises we make in our relationships and the impact these choices have on our own personal growth and well-being. As Alex navigates the challenges of caring for her father and making decisions about her own life, she slowly begins to shed her own façade and discover who she really wants to be.