How to Draw a Perfect Circle

How to Draw a Perfect Circle

2009 · 93 min · ★ 5.4 · Drama

Guilherme and Sofia, brother and sister, grow up sharing experiences and slowly discovering their sexuality. The thing that Sofia doesn't know is how far Guilherme will go to keep her inside his own perverse, dark and perfect circle.

Directed by Marco Martins · Written by Marco Martins

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