Overview
Russas, a small town in northeastern Brazil, is the home of Pacarrete, a grumpy retired dance teacher who dreams of getting a big shot and starring at a dance spectacle for the whole town to see. She's close to fulfilling that dream, but not without overcoming a few impediments along the way.
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Based on a true story
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Allan DebertonScreenplay
- Samuel BrasileiroScreenplay
- Andre AraujoScreenplay
- Natália MaiaScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- June 15, 2019
- Original language
- Portuguese
- Countries
- Brazil
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In the United States
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