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The Beads
The Beads

The Beads

Genres

Drama

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Two young women retreat to a remote holiday home. While one of them undertakes a medical abortion, the other quietly cares for her. A snake slithers around them, unnoticed.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Portuguese

Runtime

18 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

18 February 2023

Country

Brazil

Cast

Tícia Ferraz

Tícia Ferraz

Tícia

Pâmela Germano

Pâmela Germano

Pâmela

Karine Teles

Karine Teles

Mother (voice)

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