The Quartet

The Quartet

A game of fascination and seduction

1995 · 110 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama, Romance

The story of two immigrant couples: Teresa and Angelo; Pierina and Massimo. While fighting for survival in the new world, the unexpected love of Massimo and Teresa appears. They react against family and cultural traditions and leave to a new destiny, leaving their partners. Quatrilho is the name of a card game in wich the player have to betray his partner in order to become the champion.

Directed by Fábio Barreto · Written by Leopoldo Serran

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Glória Pires Pierina Boschini
Patricia Pillar Teresa Gardone
Alexandre Paternost Angelo Gardone
Bruno Campos Massimo Boschini
Gianfrancesco Guarnieri Padre Giobbe
José Lewgoy Rocco
Cecil Thiré Padre Gentile
Cláudio Mamberti Batiston
Antonio Carlos Pires Aurélio
Arcangelo Zorzi Stchopa
Pedro Parenti Iscariot
Elaine Braghirolli Tia Gema

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