Director : Carolina Markowicz
Cast : Maeve Jinkings, Thomas Aquino, Isac Graça
Brazil, Portugal / 2023 / 102 mins / Drama, Family, Gay
In Portuguese with English subtitles
* Hong Kong Premiere
* Winner of Best Picture at Guadalajara International Film Festival, winner of Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress and Best Art Direction at Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival, Winner of Best Film, Best Actress and Best Actor at Stockholm Film Festival
8/9/2024 (Sun) 9:45pm – PREMIERE ELEMENTS (PE)
15/9/2024 (Sun) 2:10pm – Broadway Cinematheque (BC)
Synopsis
In a desperate attempt, Suellen, a hardworking toll booth attendant, enrolls her son in a harmful conversion therapy program and to pay for it, she reluctantly gets drawn into a criminal scheme. Using her booth as cover, she aids a group of cunning thieves in stealing valuable watches, all while grappling with her own guilt and the threat of exposure. As Suellen is pushed further down a dangerous path, she must confront the complex realities of motherhood, societal prejudices, and the precarious balance between protecting her child and preserving her moral compass. This gritty Brazilian drama explores the bonds of family and the moral quandaries faced by those on the margins of society.
