Pequenas Histórias

Pequenas Histórias

2007 · 80 min · ★ 6.5 · Comedy, Fantasy, Family

On the porch of a farm, a woman tells stories while cutting and sewing scraps of cloth, creating images that form a towel. There are four stories of humor and magic. The fisherman's wedding with Iara, a mermaid from the rivers. The altar boy of a church that sees the procession of souls. The encounter between a Santa Claus in a store and a street boy and the adventures of Zé Burraldo, a naive guy who always lets himself be carried away by others.

Directed by Helvécio Ratton · Written by Helvécio Ratton

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