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I had not heard of this movie prior to seeing a clip of Julia Fox pulling it in her Criterion interview, and decided randomly to watch it this morning.
It articulates such a wide and deep and complex understanding of womanhood, motherhood, loyalty, grief, and identity.
Specific praise to the cinematography and to the set design.
Highly highly highly recommend.
Apr 6, 2025
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A documentary film that just shows the complexity of family relationships (particularly mother-daughter relationships) and deals with loss and many other themes. 100% recommend!!
May 16, 2024
I just saw this movie based on true story of a woman who’s family is separated during a time in Brazil when the country was under military dictatorship.
It was devastating and beautiful.
it captured beautifully familial joy but also the pains of the reality outside their safe space.
I was amazed at Fernanda‘s portrayal in this role. The way she was able to play this character thats so strong yet on the precipice of bursting at any moment and doing her best to keep her family intact.
Also loved how they captured Rio and little bits of São Paolo (tho I’ve never been to the latter)
parts of this film reminded me of Motorcycle Diaries which I’ve just found out is directed by the same director as this film.
few other facts I found out about this film:
- the director grew up knowing this family the movie is based on and would frequent visits at their home in which they portray in the film.
- Fernanda (the lead actress) just won a golden globe for this role as Best Female Actor in Motion Picture which her mother won 25years ago. I teared up when I found that out.
- Fernanda’s mother is also in this role and plays the older version of Fernanda’s character.
this film made me cry multiple times throughout in and grew the ache that already exists inside me to go back to Brazil. last year in April I had the chance of visiting Rio and honestly fell in love with everything about it. it felt like home.
anyways. highly recommend watching this.
Feb 1, 2025
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I watch so many kdramas, but if I have to recommend one, it would be mother, which is actually a remake of a jdrama of the same name. I got so emotional watching this series; Literally on the edge of my seat! The watch was emotionally fulfilling (and spoiler alert: happy ending)!
Aug 25, 2023
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The vines are consuming fire hydrants and power lines and stop signs and every gust of wind is filling the air with a delicious magnificent jasmine scent and I feel delirious and reborn and glad to be alive
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Take a walk, take a whiff :-)
Apr 8, 2025
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This is something that I started doing last year and they are now fundamentally important to me.
A dessert walk is an after dinner stroll you take ideally during sunset. You walk to a grocery store and buy a sweet treat or piece of fruit and a fun beverage. For me usually a peach and a kombucha. You walk for a bit as the sun sets and return when your treats are consumed.
A delicious end to your evening that helps you digest.
Feb 22, 2025