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Ana Rocha

Lúcia Moniz, Maisie Sly

In the outskirts of London, Portuguese couple and parents of three, Bela and Jota, struggle to make ends meet. When a misunderstanding arises at school with their deaf daughter, the British social services grow concerned for the safety of their children. The film portrays the tireless battle of these immigrant parents against the law to keep their family together.

No Dia dos Meus Anos

João Botelho

Jessica Weiss, João Lagarto

This Portuguese movie directed by João Botelho, is part of The Four Elements series. This is the second episode, The Air.

O Filho da Mãe

Gonçalo Loureiro

Ana Rocha, Miguel Damião

No Mar

Ana Rocha

Micaela Cardoso, Ruben Garcia

No Mar is a film about Cecília, the only teacher on a small fishing island. One fateful morning Cecília's daughter Maria asks her best friend Lúcia to cover for her as she goes to the beach to watch her father's boat come in. She never returns. Cecília struggles to deal with the guilt of her daughters death and attempts to embrace the impoverished Lúcia. Lúcia's own struggle with her friends death and eventual confession, forces Cecília to reconcile with her own grief and loss.

Laundriness

Ana Rocha

Serif, Cynthia

Serif, the manager of a launderette in London’s Bethnal Green, dedicates her time to her regulars. Serving cups of tea and listening to their stories, Serif enriches their lives by helping the local elderly community. Laundriness is a simple and sensitive observational documentary about the meaning of life, fate, hope and regrets.