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Maria
Maria

Maria

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Drama

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Maria spends her daytime sewing and cleaning, while at night she works as a prostitute in Oporto's streets. Years ago her path crossed with José, a married man who became her most faithful client but who couldn't help her to escape the hard life. Today this old prostitute continues showing off her body through the long city's nights, though the clients are almost gone. José is still there, but he failed at what she desired the most: a son. In a very intimate and raw portray of a woman, MARIA disclosures how love and getting older can feels like.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Portuguese

Runtime

27 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

27 November 2018

Country

Cast

Valerie Braddell

Valerie Braddell

Maria

António Fonseca

António Fonseca

José

Márcia Breia

Márcia Breia

Monica Calle

Monica Calle

Jose's Wife

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