Today is the First Day of the Rest of Your Life
Today is the First Day of the Rest of Your Life

Today is the First Day of the Rest of Your Life

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2024
1h 36m
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During the pandemic, living under an extreme right-wing government, filmmakers Bel Bechara and Sandro Serpa receive the news that would change their lives: there was a baby to be adopted.

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Gael Serpa Bechara

Gael

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Bel Bechara

Bel

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Sandro Serpa

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