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O Regresso
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O Regresso

1989-04-23 · 53 min · Not rated

Documentary

"O Regresso" is a documentary featuring renowned Portuguese actor Ruy de Carvalho as he returns to Macau after a 10-year absence. Directed to mark the 10th anniversary of his visit, the film captures Ruy de Carvalho revisiting key locations across the city, reflecting on the cultural and social transformations that Macau underwent in the lead-up to its handover from Portuguese to Chinese administration in 1999. Blending personal memories with the evolving landscape, the documentary offers a nostalgic look at Macau's unique blend of Portuguese and Chinese heritage, seen through the eyes of one of Portugal’s most beloved actors.

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Directors
Faria de Almeida
Production companies
RTP
Countries
Macao, Portugal
Status
Released

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Ruy de CarvalhoRuy de CarvalhoCastro
Luís Filipe RochaMartins

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