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Release Year2025
Runtime1h 45m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes30
DirectorAnna Muylaert
WritersMariana Jaspe, Grace Passô, Anna Muylaert
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Best Mother in the World
About The Best Mother in the World
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.
Directed by Anna Muylaert, The Best Mother in the World leans on a strong ensemble — Shirley Cruz, Seu Jorge, Rihanna Barbosa — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2025.
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