A Poorly Told Story

Jul 10, 2025

0h 13m

★ 0.0

In a mere garden, on a mere bench, sits a mere man...

Overview

Pedro, an ordinary man who feels useless, is confronted by his own narrator, a voice unafraid to expose his greatest insecurities.

Genres

Drama

Comedy

Romance

Fantasy

Thriller

Mystery

Production Companies

Escola Artística António Arroio

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Cast

Pedro / Narrador

Vicente Pizarro Miranda

Sofia / Narradora

Raquel Ferradosa

Mãe de Pedro

Bárbara Andrade e Sousa

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A Poorly Told Story

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