Sweet Mother

Sweet Mother

Maternal love, at the heart of a quest for identity, between secrets and reconciliation

2012 · 71 min · ★ 8.8 · Comedy, Drama, Family, TV Movie

Picucha may seem old-fashioned, but she has modern ideas and a great sense of humor. As the matriarch of a big family, she is involved in the daily lives of her children, grandchildren and other relatives. Undeterred by the typical problems of old age, she uses her many years of experience to solve problems in the best way possible.

Directed by Jorge Furtado · Written by Miguel da Costa Franco

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