The Naked Sun

The Naked Sun

In magical Rio... anything can happen.

1984 · 107 min · ★ 4.7 · Drama, Romance

An Italian businessman travels to Brazil looking for a new job. When things don't go his way, he becomes despondent until he meets a beautiful woman who reveals Rio de Janeiro's most magical, secret locales.

Directed by Tonino Cervi · Written by Riccardo Aragno

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