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Tattoo

Tattoo

In the future, love and freedom will be like a film.

20137.61h 50m

Overview

Paulete, the star of a daring theater group, is visited by his military brother-in-law, the young Fininha. A torrid relationship arises between the two, and now the soldier must deal with the prevailing repression during the Brazilian military dictatorship.

Directed by Hilton Lacerda
Written by Hilton Lacerda
Produced by João Vieira Jr.
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Top Cast

Irandhir Santos

Irandhir Santos

Clécio

Jesuíta Barbosa

Jesuíta Barbosa

Fininha

Rodrigo Garcia

Rodrigo Garcia

Paulete

Sylvia Prado

Sylvia Prado

Deusa

Sílvio Restiffe

Sílvio Restiffe

Professor Joubert

Ariclenes Barroso

Ariclenes Barroso

Soldado Gusmão

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Deyvid Queiroz de Morais

Tuca

Soia Lira

Soia Lira

Dona Albanita

Georgina Castro

Georgina Castro

Ceminha

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Auriceia Fraga

Zózima

Themes & Keywords

male homosexualitylgbtgay themebrazilian military dictatorship

About Tattoo

Tattoo is a drama film released in 2013 exploring themes of male homosexuality, lgbt, gay theme, brazilian military dictatorship. Directed by Hilton Lacerda, it stars Irandhir Santos, Jesuíta Barbosa, Rodrigo Garcia. Paulete, the star of a daring theater group, is visited by his military brother-in-law, the young Fininha. A torrid relationship arises between the two, and now the soldier must deal with the prevailing repression during the Brazilian military dictatorship.

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