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Shimmering Bodies

Shimmering Bodies

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Shimmering Bodies

2023

0h 23m

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Drama

Overview

The afternoon Jorge asks Mariana over for a weekend at his house in Leiria, she starts to see him in a whole new light. Unsure of her friend’s intentions, Mariana accepts his unexpected and baffling invitation.

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Terratreme Filmes

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5 featured cast members

Starring

Maria Abreu

Mariana

Gaspar Menezes

Jorge

Beatriz Forjaz

Beatriz Forjaz

Marta

Carla Maciel

Carla Maciel

Mãe

Maria Gil

Maria Gil

Professora

Creative team

Directed by: Inês Teixeira
Written by: Inês Teixeira
Produced by: João Matos
Leonor Noivo

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