

Linha de Passe
2008-09-05 · 108 min · ★ 6.7
In the periphery of São Paulo, the pregnant single mother Cleuza works as maid in the apartment of a middle-class family. Each of her sons has a different unknown father: the oldest, Dênis, has a baby son that lives with his mother and he works as motorcycle courier.
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- Directors
- Daniela Thomas, Walter Salles
- Production companies
- Double Helix Entertainment, MRC, VideoFilmes, Pathe
- Countries
- Brazil, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Sandra CorveloniCleuza
Vinícius de OliveiraDario
João BaldasseriniDênis
Geraldo RodriguesDinho
Kaique Jesus SantosReginaldo
Denise WeinbergEstela
Renata NovaesGlória
Fernando BezerraArlindo
Rafael LossoBruno
Luiz SerraTreinador Tiradendes
Norival RizzoPrimeiro Treinador
Murilo GrossiExecutivo sequestrado
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