Bela America

Bela America

Lucas, the cook, seduces America, the television star and presidential candidate.

2023 · 102 min · ★ 6.8 · Comedy, Drama, Thriller

Lucas, the cook, seduces America, the television star and presidential candidate. He will clandestinely enter her house to seduce her with extraordinary meals, causing the unlikely intersection of the fate of Lucas, the cook, with that of America, the President.

Directed by António Ferreira · Written by António Ferreira

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São José Correia América
Custódia Gallego Mãe
Carlos Areia Antunes
Estêvão Antunes Lucas
João Castro Gomes Vítor
Daniela Claro Noémia
João Damasceno Carlos
Ana Paula Santos Leontina
Filipe Eusébio Oficial de Justiça
Gabriely Lemos Suely (assistente América)
Carla Martins Namorada Vítor

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