Bete Balanço

Bete Balanço

1984 · 72 min · ★ 6.0 · Comedy, Drama

A small town girl, who's an aspiring singer, tries to make a living out of music in the big city of Rio de Janeiro.

Directed by Lael Rodrigues · Written by Yoya Wursch

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