Amelia’s Children

Amelia’s Children

A mother's love never dies.

NR 2024 · 91 min · ★ 6.0 · Horror, Mystery

When Edward’s search for his biological family leads him and his girlfriend Ryley to a magnificent villa high in the mountains of Northern Portugal, he is full of excitement at meeting his long-lost mother and twin brother. Finally, he will discover who he is and where he comes from. But nothing is as it seems, and Edward will soon learn that he is linked to them by a monstrous secret.

Directed by Gabriel Abrantes · Written by Gabriel Abrantes

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Jack Haven Riley
Carloto Cotta Ed / Manuel / Artur
Anabela Moreira Amélia (velha)
Alba Baptista Amélia (nova)
Rita Blanco Sra. Vieira
Beatriz Maia Filha da Sra. Vieira
Nuno Nolasco Anfitrião Companhia Aérea
Sónia Balacó Advogada
Ana Tang Advogada
Valdemar Santos Amigo da Sra. Vieira

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