The film tells a story of Mariana, a nurse who leaves Lisbon to accompany an immigrant worker in a comatose sleep on his trip home to Cape Verde. The devoted Portuguese nurse took a journey only to find herself lost in abstract drama.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorPedro Costa

WriterPedro Costa

CinematographerEmmanuel Machuel

Composer

Raúl Andrade

EditorDominique Auvray

ProducerPaulo Branco

Cast

Isaach de Bankoléas Leão

Inês de Medeirosas Mariana

Édith Scobas Edith

Pedro Hestnesas Edite's Son

Raúl Andradeas Bassoé

Manuel Andradeas Tcheka

João Gomes de Pinaas Bassora

Alina Montrondas Alina

Sandra do Canto Brandãoas Tina

João Medinaas Dr. Medina

Daniel Andradeas Nhelas

Cristiano Andrade Alvesas Tano

António Andradeas Kilim

Monica Calleas Enfermeira em Lisboa

Luís Miguel Cintraas Actor convidado

Isabel de Castroas Actriz convidada

António Sequeira Lopesas Betinho

Clotilde Montronas Market Girl

Sidonio Pais Quaresmaas Sidónio Pais da Amadora

Amália Tavaresas Tarrafal cook

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Ossos1997

Both directed by Pedro Costa

Or

In Vanda’s Room2000Both directed by Pedro Costa
Colossal Youth2006Both directed by Pedro Costa

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