Hope Ways (2023)
Synopsis
Amid the 2019 drought in Brazil’s Northeast, Madalena loses her mother in a tragic event that changes her life. Alone, she joins a rebellion at the Grajaú farm in Canudos, where a community rises against government neglect. A violent State response turns their hope into sorrow. Later, journalist Júlia returns to uncover the truth, hearing from people like Lúcia, a grieving mother. As Júlia investigates, hidden stories emerge: Madalena's forbidden love with rebel João and Pedro's thirst for revenge after losing his father to political violence. Their paths cross in a tale of justice, pain, and redemption. Inspired by Ariano Suassuna, famed for "A Dog’s Will", this short film is a prelude to "A Pena e a Lei", created by 9th-grade students from Escola SESI Cambona, in Maceió, Brazil. It was screened at the SESI Festival of Art and Culture in July 2023, touching audiences with its emotional and socially conscious narrative.
Release Date: 2023-07-15
Director: Miguel Batista
Budget: $2,517 USD
Top Cast
- Renatha Vieira as Madalena/Marieta
- Nathália Cândido as Júlia
- Eduarda Amorim as Lúcia
- Yago Santos as Pedro
- Lavínia Demésio as Narradora
- Miguel Batista as Narrador
- Lucas Braga as João Conselheiro
- Pedro Luís as Jonas Freccia
- Vinícius Teixeira as Lúcio Coqueiro
- Lucas Braga as Pedro's Father
Soundtrack
Original Music Composer(s): N/A
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