Love for Sale

Love for Sale

2006 · 90 min · PT · 7.5 (48 votes)
Dir. Karim Aïnouz · Starring Hermila Guedes, João Miguel, Maria Menezes, Georgina Castro, Zezita Matos, Marcélia Cartaxo · Music João Nabuco
Drama

In northern Brazil, Hermila patiently waits for her husband. However, he has abandoned her. Sexy, restless and resolute, she raffles off "a night in paradise" with herself. This beautifully-shot portrait doesn't shy away from the burdens of a young scarred woman, but it also celebrates her courage to live according to her own rules.

VIBE

A hauntingly beautiful, yet starkly realistic portrayal of a woman's resilience. It captures a raw, sensual spirit against a backdrop of quiet desperation and enduring hope. The film feels intimate and deeply personal, celebrating a fierce will to survive on one's own terms.

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