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The Messenger
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The Messenger

2024-06-14 · 142 min · Not rated

Thriller · Drama

Fulfilling her work as a bailiff in Salvador, Íris delivers warrants and is often forced to execute orders that go directly against what she believes in. The job torments her. One day, with the disappearance of an activist after the execution of a warrant issued by her, the officer begins to investigate the crime and finds herself involved in the discovery of a large land grabbing scheme.

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Directors
Cláudio Marques
Production companies
Coisa de Cinema
Countries
Brazil
Status
Released

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Clara PaixãoÍris
Daniel FariasDaniel FariasVasco
Evelin BucheggerEvelin BucheggerEvelin
Edvana CarvalhoEdvana CarvalhoEdvana
Hamilton BorgesAnderson
Márcia LimmaMárcia LimmaBeatriz
Heraldo de DeusHeraldo de DeusLima
Vladimir BrichtaVladimir BrichtaTales
Diana MagnavitaDona Lurdes
Cândida de DeusTieta
Luiz PepeuJurandir
Jean PedroJean PedroJoão
Rai AlvesRai AlvesMatador
Agnaldo LopesJoão Marcos
Luiz BurangaConsul
Alba SoaresMãe Luzia
Antônio FábioAntônio FábioBarreto
Marcus DilliAgente Penitenciário
Sabrina BispoSabrina BispoMãe de Íris
Jorge AlencarGerente Posto

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