The Best Mother in the World

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Audience Score
68
The Best Mother in the World
StarringShirley CruzSeu JorgeRihanna Barbosa
DirectorAnna Muylaert
WritersAnna Muylaert
NR 1 hr 45 minDrama
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Plot
To escape her abusive husband, garbage collector Gal packs her two young children, Rihanna and Benin, onto the top of her cart and heads across São Paulo to her cousin’s house. As she struggles to avoid the dangers of the streets along the way, she convinces the children that they are on a big and exciting adventure. When they arrive at her cousin’s house, they are warmly welcomed and fed. However, what initially seems like a safe haven soon turns out to be a trap. Gal realises that not only her own safety is at risk, but also the future of her children.

Movie Details

Original Language:Portuguese
Executive Producers:Leonardo Mecchi, Deborah Nikaido
Production Companies:Galeria Distribuidora, Grupo Telefilms, Biônica Filmes, Telefilms
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