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The Empire of Desire
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The Empire of Desire

1981-03-09 · 110 min · ★ 5.5

Drama · Comedy

A widow named Sandra is on a trip from the city to reclaim her remote beach house from squatters. She picks up a hippie couple along the way, eventually inviting them to become housesitters at her coastal getaway.

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Directors
Carlos Reichenbach
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Countries
Brazil
Status
Released

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Roberto MirandaRoberto MirandaNicolau
Benjamin CattanBenjamin CattanCarvalho
Meiry VieiraMeiry VieiraSandra
Orlando ParoliniOrlando ParoliniEnrico Di Branco
Aldine MüllerAldine MüllerPantha
Nadia DestroNadia DestroMista
Márcia FragaLucinha
Marta AndersonMarta AndersonNana
Mii SakiMii SakiReporter
Jose Luiz FrancaOdilon
Dino ArinoPinocchio
Genésio de CarvalhoGenésio de CarvalhoPartner of Pinocchio
Felipe DonavanFelipe DonavanTourist
Maristela MorenoMaristela MorenoTourist's Wife
Cavagnole NetoCavagnole NetoSandes Pereira
Marta Martins
Fafá

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