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The Scent of Things Remembered
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The Scent of Things Remembered

2025-10-03 · 96 min · ★ 5.6

Drama

An intimate drama about an aging war veteran forced into a retirement home, where he confronts the ghosts of his past and forms an unexpected bond with his Black caregiver.

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Directors
António Ferreira
Production companies
Persona Non Grata Pictures, Muiraquitã Filmes, Diálogos Atómicos
Countries
Portugal, Brazil
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mina AndalaMina AndalaHermínia
José MartinsJosé MartinsArménio
Cláudia CarvalhoCláudia CarvalhoAdministradora
Pedro LamasPedro LamasJoão
Ricardo Vaz TrindadeRicardo Vaz TrindadeHomem Funerária
Teosson ChauTeosson ChauSoldado
João DamascenoJoão DamascenoMédico
Zeca CarvalhoZeca CarvalhoFisioterapeuta
Carlos DiasCarlos DiasAuxiliar
Robson LemosRobson LemosJefferson
José CastelaJosé CastelaTozé
Paula BarataPaula BarataLaura
Rui DamascenoRui DamascenoFilho Utente
Maria Manuel AlmeidaMaria Manuel AlmeidaAmélia
Sofia CoelhoSofia CoelhoPsicóloga
Luís FerreiraLuís FerreiraMorais
Francisco PazFrancisco PazTelles
Isabel CraveiroIsabel CraveiroIsabel
Maria José AlmeidaMaria José AlmeidaJoana

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