The Messenger

Jun 14, 2024

2h 22m

★ 0.0

Overview

Fulfilling her work as a bailiff in Salvador, Íris delivers warrants and is often forced to execute orders that go directly against what she believes in. The job torments her. One day, with the disappearance of an activist after the execution of a warrant issued by her, the officer begins to investigate the crime and finds herself involved in the discovery of a large land grabbing scheme.

Genres

Thriller

Drama

Production Companies

Coisa de Cinema

The Messenger Trailers

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Cast

Íris

Clara Paixão

Vasco

Daniel Farias

Evelin

Evelin Buchegger

Edvana

Edvana Carvalho

Anderson

Hamilton Borges

Beatriz

Márcia Limma

Lima

Heraldo de Deus

Tales

Vladimir Brichta

Dona Lurdes

Diana Magnavita

Tieta

Cândida de Deus

Jurandir

Luiz Pepeu

João

Jean Pedro

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