Where the Sun Beats
Genres
Overview
Laura lives in the country with her considerably older husband. When Nuno, her brother who study in Lisbon, pays a visit, he realizes that his sister does not have a happy life. He initiates a friendship with a worker on the farm. The circumstances turn Laura and Nuno against each other... Portrays the repressed sexuality and homosexual desire in a rural setting and elliptically and delicately the small farming community that serves as the backdrop for the impossible relationships pursued by Laura and her brother.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
88 min
Release Date
1989-09-10
Status
Released
Original Language
Portuguese
Vote Count
6
Vote Average
5.3
Laura Morante
Laura
António Pedro Figueiredo
Nuno
Luís Miguel Cintra
Artur (voice)
Inês de Medeiros
Graça
Marcello Urgeghe
Alberto
Maria de Medeiros
Laura (voice)
Manuel Lobão
Francisco
Francisco Nascimento
Zé
Maria Ortega
Teacher
António Ricardo
Alberto (voice)
Arnaldo Saraiva
Mr. Saraiva
Joaquim Vicente
Artur
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