The Story of Fausta (1988)
Overview
Fausta, a domestic worker who lives in a slum with her husband João, a drunk and abuser. At work, she has to endure the demands of her boss, and at home, her husband breaks his leg and cheats on her with the neighbor Coizinha. One day, Fausta meets Zé da Placa, and despite the age difference between them, they begin to develop a deep affection for each other, building a beautiful friendship.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | pt |
| Popularity | 2.016 |
Directed By
Bruno Barreto
Crew
Luiz Carlos Barreto
Lucy Barreto
Jorge Saldanha
José Luiz Sasso
Isabelle Rathery
José Luiz Sasso
Paulo Flaksman
José Medeiros
Rita Murtinho
José Tadeu Ribeiro
Gilberto Otero
Rubén Blades
Bruno Barreto
Naum Alves de Souza
TOP CAST
Betty Faria
Fausta
Brandão Filho
Zé da Placa
Daniel Filho
João
Cristina Pereira
Coizinha
Marcos Palmeira
Luiz
Antonio Pedro
Joaquim
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