Tatu Bola

Tatu Bola

1971 · 85 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama

Expedito, after being abandoned by his parents, became Zefa's adopted son until he became a man and started earning his living as an independent fisherman. As soon as he finds out that Zefa is very ill, Expedito runs back home and finds his adoptive mother in agony. At the edge of the bed, a mysterious woman, who claims to be Death, sits.

Directed by Joel Barcellos · Written by Francesco Tullio Altan

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