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Love for Sale

Love for Sale

2006•1h 30m•7.3/10
Drama

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7.3/10(66)

In northern Brazil, Hermila patiently waits for her husband. However, he has abandoned her. Sexy, restless and resolute, she raffles off "a night in paradise" with herself. This beautifully-shot portrait doesn't shy away from the burdens of a young scarred woman, but it also celebrates her courage to live according to her own rules.

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Production

Shotgun Pictures, VideoFilmes, Celluloid Dreams

Language

PT

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Hermila Guedes

Hermila Guedes

Hermila (Suely)

João Miguel

João Miguel

João

Maria Menezes

Maria Menezes

Maria

Georgina Castro

Georgina Castro

Georgina

Zezita Matos

Zezita Matos

Zezita

Marcélia Cartaxo

Marcélia Cartaxo

Marcelia

Claudio Jaborandy

Claudio Jaborandy

Claudio

Flávio Bauraqui

Flávio Bauraqui

Balconista

Matheus Vieira

Matheuzinho #1

Gerkson Carlos

Matheuzinho #2

Rodrigo Riszla

Ganhador da rifa

Ana Marlene

Ana Marlene

Atendente Loja de Roupas

Thales Valério

Comprador 1ª rifa

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