Barren Lives(1963)
In vivid images, the documentary-like story of a drover and his family in the northern badlands of Brazil during the drought. A family in the search of new hope and destiny.
Movie: Barren Lives
Top 10 Billed Cast
Fabiano
Sinhá Vitória
Fazendeiro
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