O Guarani

O Guarani

1996 · 91 min · ★ 5.9 · Romance, Drama

The forbidden love affair between Peri, an Indian, and the beautiful Ceci, a Portuguese white girl, in the 17th century Brazil.

Directed by Norma Bengell · Written by José Joffily

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