Light Drops (2002)
Overview
Rui was raised in Mozambique in a small village at the frontier of a mysterious river. Son of Portuguese colonists, his best friend is Ana, a black girl godchild of his mother. At fourteen he is confronted with the tragic destruction of his childhood and has to learn to recognize two distinct realities - the European and the African.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | pt |
| Popularity | 0.295 |
Directed By
Fernando Vendrell
Crew
Fernando Vendrell
TOP CAST
Luís Sarmento
Rui Pedro (50 years)
Marco D'Almeida
Carlos
Teresa Madruga
Alice
Carla Bolito
Isaura
Filipe Carvalho
Rui Pedro (14 years)
Alberto Magassela
Guinda
António Fonseca
César
Vítor Norte
Barroso
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