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L.O.C.A. – Liga das Obsessivas Compulsivas por Amor

L.O.C.A. – Liga das Obsessivas Compulsivas por Amor

2021 · 85 min · ★ 7.8 · Comedy

Manuela is journalist in her thirties who faces love and professional crises. In an unexpected incident, she gets to know Elena, who takes her to a support group for women who love too much or are excessively jealous: the League of those who are Obsessive-Compulsive for Affection (L.O.C.A., Brazilian slang for "crazy"). The therapist seems to be an extremely mature and structured psychologist. Manuela sees this group as a chance to write an incredible article about the current female roles and wishes.

Directed by Cláudia Jouvin · Written by Cláudia Jouvin

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