Liberdade

Liberdade

2011 · 18 min · ★ 5.9 · Drama

Set in the area surrounding the Angolan capital of Luanda, 'Liberdade' follows a young couple, Betty a seductive but domineering Chinese immigrant and Liberdade, a troubled young Angolan. When Betty tries to take the relationship to the next level Liberdade must go beyond his physical and psychological limits.

Directed by Gabriel Abrantes · Written by Gabriel Abrantes

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