Noites Paraguayas

Noites Paraguayas

1982 · 93 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama

The path of Paraguayan immigrants who drive to Asuncion and then arrive in São Paulo. They are rural workers, musicians, vendors and underemployed people. Two parallel worlds: the Guarani culture and the Brazilian adventure in São Paulo juxtaposed with Paraguayan songs and the Guarani language, spoken by the main characters.

Directed by Aloysio Raulino · Written by Aloysio Raulino

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