Scent of Gardenias(1992)
A smell of mystery in the air.
Daniel is a taxi driver who’s married to Adalgisa. When she starts acting in low-budget movies, he forbids her from seeing their son, Joaquim. For more than a decade, Daniel nurtures a feeling of revenge for his ex-wife, which gains strength when their now adult son finds his mother in full professional decay.
Movie: Scent of Gardenias
Top 10 Billed Cast
Adalgisa
Daniel
Joaquim
Odete Vargas
Delegado
Ody Marques
César Lamas
Bandido
Bandida
Conservador
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Overview
Daniel is a taxi driver who’s married to Adalgisa. When she starts acting in low-budget movies, he forbids her from seeing their son, Joaquim. For more than a decade, Daniel nurtures a feeling of revenge for his ex-wife, which gains strength when their now adult son finds his mother in full professional decay.
Release Date
1992-08-07
Average
5.8
Rating:
2.9 startsTagline
A smell of mystery in the air.
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Languages:
Português
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