

Casa de Lava
1995-02-10 · 107 min · ★ 7.0
The film tells a story of Mariana, a nurse who leaves Lisbon to accompany an immigrant worker in a comatose sleep on his trip home to Cape Verde. The devoted Portuguese nurse took a journey only to find herself lost in abstract drama.
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Production details
- Directors
- Pedro Costa
- Production companies
- Gemini Films, Madragoa Films, Pandora Film
- Countries
- France, Germany, Portugal, Cape Verde
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Isaach de BankoléLeão
Édith ScobEdith
Pedro HestnesEdite's Son
Daniel AndradeNhelas
Monica CalleEnfermeira em Lisboa
Luís Miguel CintraActor convidado
Isabel de CastroActriz convidada
António Sequeira LopesBetinhoTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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