Escolhas(2017)
South of Brazil, 1940. Mother and daughter share the same drama and have their lives transformed, after striking secrets were revealed by both.
Movie: Escolhas
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Daniela
Heloísa
João
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South of Brazil, 1940. Mother and daughter share the same drama and have their lives transformed, after striking secrets were revealed by both.
Release Date
2017-01-01
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4.0 startsTagline
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