Near The Sea

Near The Sea

2023 · ★ 10.0 · Romance

Luna and Gabriela meet again after years without seeing each other and decide to travel to Itaparica, a city in the state of Bahia, where they enjoyed childhood vacations. On this journey, they know each other for the second time, talking about their fears and ambitions while strolling through places full of memories and love.

Directed by Karina Lima · Written by Cássia Lorena

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