It Will Get Better

It Will Get Better

Luísa must not only decide her fate, but that of an entire city.

2020 · 17 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama

Working as a TV host of an important political campaign for mayor, Luisa suffers with the professional relations with her co-workers. It’s the last week before the first round of local elections and Luisa, away from her hometown and family, discovers a serious scandal that could jeopardize the entire election. Not only must she now decide her fate, but that of an entire city.

Directed by Pedro Fiuza · Written by Pedro Fiuza

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Cássia Damasceno Luísa
Henrique Fontes Paulão (diretor)
Rogério Ferraz Celso (marketeiro)
Geraldo Maia Flávio Eduardo (prefeito)
Rodrigo Bico Beto (técnico de som)
Enio Cavalcante Cinegrafista
Giovanna Araújo Diretora de Arte
Débora Medeiros Assistente de Direção
Alessandra Augusta Modelo
Andreia Souza Mãe de Luísa
Larissa Grazielly Isabela
Bruno Cortez Pinta 01

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