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Hope Ways

2023-07-15 · Runtime unavailable · Not rated

Comedy · Documentary · History · War · Drama · Romance

Amid the 2019 drought in Brazil’s Northeast, Madalena loses her mother in a tragic event that changes her life. Alone, she joins a rebellion at the Grajaú farm in Canudos, where a community rises against government neglect. A violent State response turns their hope into sorrow. Later, journalist Júlia returns to uncover the truth, hearing from people like Lúcia, a grieving mother. As Júlia investigates, hidden stories emerge: Madalena's forbidden love with rebel João and Pedro's thirst for revenge after losing his father to political violence. Their paths cross in a tale of justice, pain, and redemption. Inspired by Ariano Suassuna, famed for "A Dog’s Will", this short film is a prelude to "A Pena e a Lei", created by 9th-grade students from Escola SESI Cambona, in Maceió, Brazil. It was screened at the SESI Festival of Art and Culture in July 2023, touching audiences with its emotional and socially conscious narrative.

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Directors
Miguel Batista
Production companies
SEC Filmes
Countries
Brazil
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,517

Top Cast

Renatha VieiraMadalena/Marieta
Nathália CândidoJúlia
Eduarda AmorimLúcia
Yago SantosPedro
Lavínia DemésioNarradora
Miguel BatistaNarrador
Lucas BragaJoão Conselheiro
Pedro LuísJonas Freccia
Vinícius TeixeiraLúcio Coqueiro
Lucas BragaPedro's Father
Ana Bella CostaAdditional Voice
Vitória CaetanoAdditional Voice
Jamily AtalaiaAdditional Voice
Lucas BragaAdditional Voice

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