Overview
Rui was raised in Mozambique in a small village at the frontier of a mysterious river. Son of Portuguese colonists, his best friend is Ana, a black girl godchild of his mother. At fourteen he is confronted with the tragic destruction of his childhood and has to learn to recognize two distinct realities - the European and the African.
Fun facts
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Setting
Set in Mozambique
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Music
Music by Nuno Canavarro
Details
- Director
- Original title
- O Gotejar da Luz
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- February 15, 2002
- Original language
- Portuguese
- Countries
- Portugal
Cast
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