The Swap
2020 · 12 min · Comedy, Science Fiction
In a dystopian future, a slender operative is faced with the unexpected birth of twins, having only one hour to find two volunteers who can sacrifice themselves so that their children can live.
Directed by Pedro M. Afonso
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João Delgado Lourenço José - T Tiago Ribeiro Oficial
- G Gabriela Melo Pivô
- R Rui Madureira Contínuo
Make it a double feature
1h 59m togetherA close match in mood and era.
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