The Best Mother in the World

Aug 7, 2025

1h 45m

★ 6.8

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Galeria Distribuidora

Grupo Telefilms

Biônica Filmes

Telefilms

The Best Mother in the World Trailers

Cast

Gal

Shirley Cruz

Leandro

Seu Jorge

Rihanna

Rihanna Barbosa

João Victor

Benin Ayo

Munda

Rejane Faria

Valdete

Luedji Luna

Anivaldo

Rubens Santos

Delegada

Katiuscia Canoro

Reginaldo

Lourenço Mutarelli

Adjane

Ayomi Domenica

Babu

Dexter

Valdo

Kauezinho Rodrigues

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