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Release Year2008
Runtime1h 31m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes17
DirectorNana Neul
WritersNana Neul
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMy Friend from Faro
About My Friend from Faro
Eternal daydreamer Mel can't wait to quit her sucky catering job and fly to her dream destination: Portugal. Things change when the beautiful Jenny literally crashes into her life when Mel nearly runs her over in her classic BMW. It is love at first sight, however there is just one problem: Jenny mistakenly assumes Mel to be a boy. Despite this, the pair become boyfriend and girlfriend. With Mel attempting to disguise her true gender at every turn, her journey from tomboy to out lesbian is fraught with life-defining dilemmas and sweet surprises.
Directed by Nana Neul, My Friend from Faro leans on a strong ensemble — Anjorka Strechel, Lucie Hollmann, Manuel Cortez — 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 2008.
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