There are several journeys in The Room Next Door. The first is the journey of Pedro Almodóvar, who is now considered synonymous with Spanish culture, to the United States to make his first English-language feature film. The filmmaker still captivates audiences with his aesthetic sensitivity and scripts full of secrets. The second is a journey towards death, where a woman asks her friend to accompany her in her final moments. The last is an aesthetic journey; through captivating colors and the still image of female characters, the director leads us into a world reminiscent of Edward Hopper’s masterpieces. World-renowned actresses Julianne Moore, playing the role of the bestselling author, Ingrid, and Tilda Swinton as Martha, who suffers from an incurable disease, form a wonderful ensemble. Julianne Moore’s deep eyes, unfathomable as the abyss, convey all the emotions of the world—love, wonder, compassion, admiration, and sorrow. Director Almodóvar offers Tilda Swinton one of the best roles of her career with the luminous yet fragile character of Martha. With The Room Next Door, a melodrama dealing with illness and death in a serene manner, the Spanish master adds one of the most beautiful films to his filmography. (SEO Seunghee)