

Crisálidas
2026-05-08 · 12 min · Not rated
After a depressive episode, a pet shop attendant can no longer work. Medicated but still struggling, she is forced to return to her normal life.
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- Directors
- Pedro Abilio
- Production companies
- Coletivo Crisálidas
- Countries
- Brazil
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 400
Top Cast
Oli CalamariNathália
Julia GasparMarcela
Lu AstolfoMãe
Pedro FerreiraMédico
Werick RochaMaicon
João Santos DamascenaMiguelTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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