The film illustrates Ullón's relationship with her ageing mother, who suffers from epilepsy and Parkinson's disease, and the conflicts she faces when she needs to take care of her while living away.

Arami's mother, Mirna, continues to live in Paraguay with Julia, a caregiver without adequate preparation for the task, who takes care of her throughout the day in exchange for a modest salary.

The conflict begins with her mother's health deteriorating and Julia announcing she can no longer cope with the situation, wanting to quit her job.

The documentary premiered at the Vision du Reel International Festival,[5] in April 2014, where Cloudy Times won the prize for Best First Feature.

[7][8] The film caused debate in Paraguay by exposing a harsh reality for the sick and elder: There is a lack of public services, and relatives find themselves with no resources.