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Will-o'-the-Wisp

2022-09-14 · 67 min · ★ 6.0

Comedy · Music · Romance · Fantasy

On his deathbed, His Majesty Alfredo, King without a crown, is taken back to distant youth memories from the time when he dreamt of becoming a fireman. His encounter with instructor Afonso from the fire brigade, opens a new chapter in the life of the two young men devoted to love and desire, and the will to change the status quo.

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Directors
João Pedro Rodrigues
Production companies
Terratreme, House on Fire, Filme Fantasma, RTP
Countries
France, Portugal
Status
Released

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Mauro CostaMauro CostaAlfredo
André CabralAndré CabralAfonso
Joel BrancoJoel BrancoAlfredo - 2069
Oceano CruzAfonso - 2069
Margarida Vila-NovaMargarida Vila-NovaTeresa
Miguel LoureiroMiguel LoureiroEduardo
Dinis Vila-NovaSebastião
Luísa Castelo BrancoCarlota
Teresa MadrugaTeresa MadrugaAma
Ana BustorffAna BustorffCunhada de Alfredo
Anabela MoreiraAnabela MoreiraRata de sacristia
Raquel Rocha VieiraRaquel Rocha VieiraRata de sacristia
Cláudia JardimComandante
Joana BarriosJoana BarriosBombeira Otília
João Villas-BoasJoão Villas-BoasMarido da Cunhada
João Reis MoreiraBombeiro
Vasco RedondoSancho
João MotaJoão MotaMarido da Cunhada
Paulo BragançaPaulo BragançaPrimo de Alfredo
João CaçadorBombeiro

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