The read
A Balasaur Score of 72 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.3/10. Streaming on Netflix.
Synopsis
To escape her abusive husband, garbage collector Gal packs her two young children, Rihanna and Benin, onto the top of her cart and heads across São Paulo to her cousin’s house. As she struggles to avoid the dangers of the streets along the way, she convinces the children that they are on a big and exciting adventure. When they arrive at her cousin’s house, they are warmly welcomed and fed. However, what initially seems like a safe haven soon turns out to be a trap. Gal realises that not only her own safety is at risk, but also the future of her children.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
30 audience votes
Key crew
- Anna MuylaertDirector
- Mariana JaspeWriter
- Grace PassôWriter
- Anna MuylaertWriter
- André AbujamraOriginal Music Composer
- George NahssenOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Shirley CruzGal
- Seu JorgeLeandro
- Rihanna BarbosaRihanna
- Benin AyoJoão Victor
- Rejane FariaMunda
- Luedji LunaValdete
- Rubens SantosAnivaldo
- Katiuscia CanoroDelegada
- Lourenço MutarelliReginaldo
- Ayomi DomenicaAdjane
- DexterBabu
- Kauezinho RodriguesValdo
Themes
homelessnessmotherhoodbrazilblack livessão paulo