Colossal Youth
Genres
Overview
After the Portuguese government demolishes his slum and relocates him to a housing project on the outskirts of Lisbon, 75-year-old Cape Verde immigrant Ventura wanders between his new and old homes, reconnecting with people from his past.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
155 min
Release Date
2006-11-23
Status
Released
Original Language
Portuguese
Vote Count
48
Vote Average
7.271
Ventura
Ventura
Vanda Duarte
Vanda
Beatriz Duarte
Gustavo Sumpta
Cila Cardoso
Isabel Cardoso
Clotilde
Alberto 'Lento' Barros
Lento
António Semedo Moreno
Paulo Nunes
José Maria Pina
André Semedo
Silva 'Nana' Alexandre
Paula Barrulas
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