66%User score 66 percent
Vitalina Varela
2019 · Drama
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Luís immigrated to the USA and intends to become an American. But after his father invites him on a journey to the Portuguese territories in Africa, he will find true love, and also learn to value his country and its colonial grandeur.
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Filipe Manuel Neto
January 10, 2023
**A historical document.** António Lopes Ribeiro was, due to his work, one of the most notable names in Portuguese cinema during its golden age. In addition to being the brother of an excellent actor, who became known by the nickname “Ribeirinho”, he also stood out as a director. And if he achieved immortality through comedies, this film is one of his forgotten works. The script begins by introducing us to Luís, a Po…
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