The read
It runs a compact 26m.
Synopsis
The Mother is one of Monteiro’s first essays on the universe of Portuguese oral culture, folktales and obscure colloquialisms. The plot revolves around a traditional tale about theft, greed, an ubiquitous mother, and the links between the worlds of the living and the dead.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- João César MonteiroDirector
- João César MonteiroWriter
Cast
- Hermínio RebeloCast
- Fernando LavradorCast
- Deolinda GonçalvesCast
- Teresa CaféCast
Themes
folklore