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The Oyster and the Wind

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Marcela (Leandra Leal) has lived with her possessive father, Jose (Lima Duarte), a lighthouse keeper, on a remote island since she was 5 years old. Their only regular companion is Daniel (Fernando Torres), a kindly old man who teaches Marcela how to read. Now 13 and going through her first period, Marcela longs to visit the mainland town. When Jose refuses to let her leave for a few days, Marcela begins imagining that the wind itself is her lover.

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John Leonard New York Magazine/Vulture ... gorgeous if overwrought highlight of this year's Cantos Latinos programming for Hispanic Heritage Month on public television. Feb 3, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Filme lindíssimo, marcante na retomada do cinema brasileiro. História sensível e única, e interpretação soberba da ainda menina Leandra Leal. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member Adoro ver filmes com Leandra Leal. ela e sempre perfeita Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Walter Lima Jr.

Director

Leandra Leal

Marcela

Lima Duarte

José

Fernando Torres

Daniel

Floriano Peixoto

Roberto

Castrinho

Pepe
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Synopsis Marcela (Leandra Leal) has lived with her possessive father, Jose (Lima Duarte), a lighthouse keeper, on a remote island since she was 5 years old. Their only regular companion is Daniel (Fernando Torres), a kindly old man who teaches Marcela how to read. Now 13 and going through her first period, Marcela longs to visit the mainland town. When Jose refuses to let her leave for a few days, Marcela begins imagining that the wind itself is her lover.
Director
Walter Lima Jr.
Producer
Flávio R. Tambellini
Screenwriter
Walter Lima Jr., Flávio R. Tambellini
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Brazilian Portuguese
Runtime
1h 58m
Sound Mix
Surround