The Imperfect Cradle

Apr 23, 2013

0h 18m

★ 0.0

Overview

Two childhood friends grew up and face strange feelings now. One of them tries to explore that feelings by words and their relationship becomes uncomfortable. When the words stay in silence they discover what they are looking for.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Fundação Cidade de Guimarães

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Cast

Catarina

Joana Africano

Fábio

Tiago Moreira

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