Almost Nothing

Almost Nothing

A maze of strong emotions in three stories lived in a forgotten Brazil.

2000 · 100 min · ★ 5.4 · Drama, Crime

Three stories set on Brazil countryside. In Foice, a weeder becomes head of his group and awakes the envy of his best friend. In Veneno, a cowboy cannot sleep, waiting for the revenge from a enemy of the past. And in Machado, a quiet and rude rose maker decides to end his wife's joy of living.

Directed by Sérgio Rezende · Written by Sérgio Rezende

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