Blood of my Blood
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Cast & Crew
Joao Canijo
Marcello Urgeghe
Rafael Morais
Cleia Almeida
Anabela Moreira
Rita Blanco
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Synopsis
A depiction of the harshness of life in inner city Lisbon and the sacrifices that two women are willing to make for their family. The life is particularly difficult in Perdo Cruz, a slum on the edge of Lisbon, and its inhabitants constantly struggle with violence and poverty. Marcia lives in tight quarters with her two adult children and her sister Ivete. She is determined to end the cycle of poverty for her family. Marcia's hopes for her daughter Claudia's future are compromised when her daughter announces she is dating a married professor. This admission brings out the spectre of Marcia's own past. Marcia becomes determined to end the affair, even if it compromises her relationship with her daughter. Meanwhile, Marcia's sister Ivete loves her family and has special soft spot of Marcia's son Joca, despite his frequent brushes with the law. When a notorious drug dealer discovers Joca has tried to cheat him, Ivete comes to Joca's aid and bails him out. However, the aftermath of the incident has perilous consequences for them both.
Director
Joao Canijo
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Released in United States 2012
Released in United States 2012 (World Cinema)
