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Release Year1981
Runtime1h 48m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Fantasy
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DirectorMilton Barragan
WritersMilton Barragan, Teixeirinha
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Filha de Iemanjá
About A Filha de Iemanjá
One day, a fishing couple finds a crate on the seashore containing a child. They decide to raise the girl, convinced that she is the daughter of Iemanjá, judging by her origins. Meanwhile, Teixeirinha, a famous singer and composer, is experiencing a period of profound isolation due to the death of his wife. Because he composed a beautiful song in homage to the goddess of the waters, Iemanjá, she takes pity on him, sending her daughter to ease his pain and encourage him to compose again for the joy of his people. Amidst encounters and partings, the ending is surprising, as love doesn't always conquer pain. Or does it?
Directed by Milton Barragan, A Filha de Iemanjá leans on a strong ensemble — Teixeirinha, Mary Terezinha, Darcy Fagundes — 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 1981.
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