Para Viver Um Grande Amor

Para Viver Um Grande Amor

1984 · 104 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama, Music

Poor people who live in the slums in Rio de Janeiro decide to occupy an empty apartment building in the rich part of the city. Meanwhile, a rich girl falls in love with a poor composer. Based on the musical play "Pobre Menina Rica", by Vinícius de Moraes and Carlos Lyra.

Directed by Miguel Faria Jr. · Written by Miguel Faria Jr.

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