Available screening types
Virtual
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Available until
Jan 01, 2026
Available in
Worldwide except Canada, Brazil, Italy, Spain, Mongolia, South Korea, United Kingdom, Ireland, India
Brought to you by
Magnolia Pictures
About the film
In the outskirts of London, Portuguese couple and parents of three, Bela and Jota, struggle to make ends meet. When a misunderstanding arises at school with their deaf daughter, the British social services grow concerned for the safety of their children. The film portrays the tireless battle of these immigrant parents against the law to keep their family together.
Genre
Drama
Runtime
1h 13m
Released
2020
Director
Ana Rocha de Sousa
Cast
Lúcia Moniz, Sophia Myles, Ruben Garcia, Maisie Sly, James Felner, Kiran Sonia Sawar, Brian Bovell, Jay Lycurgo
Awards & recognition
Venice Film Festival 2020
Winner Best Film
Venice Film Festival 2020
Winner Best Film in a Foreign Language
Venice Film Festival 2020
Winner Special Jury Prize
CinEuphoria Awards 2021
Winner Best Director
Golden Globes, Portugal 2021
Winner Best Actress
What people are saying
‘a mighty punch to the rigidity of the adoption system.‘
Kaleem Aftab
Cineuropa
‘Moniz exceeds all expectations, as she is incredibly talented. Her grip on the emotional core and stability of her character is impeccable.‘
Kyle Bain