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Loveling

Loveling

Bonds of family are the hardest to break

20187.41h 35m

Overview

On the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, Irene has only a few days to overcome her anxiety and renew her strength before sending her eldest son out into the world.

Directed by Gustavo Pizzi
Written by Miguel Machalski, Karine Teles, Gustavo Pizzi
Produced by Gustavo Pizzi, Tatiana Leite
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Top Cast

Karine Teles

Karine Teles

Irene

Otávio Müller

Otávio Müller

Klaus

Adriana Esteves

Adriana Esteves

Sônia

Konstantinos Sarris

Konstantinos Sarris

Fernando

César Troncoso

César Troncoso

Alan

L

Luan Teles

Rodrigo

V

Vicente Demori

Thiago

A

Arthur Teles Pizzi

Fabiano

F

Francisco Teles Pizzi

Matheus

Mateus Solano

Mateus Solano

Paçoca

Themes & Keywords

domestic violencefamilyempty nest

About Loveling

Loveling is a drama film released in 2018 exploring themes of domestic violence, family, empty nest. Directed by Gustavo Pizzi, it stars Karine Teles, Otávio Müller, Adriana Esteves. On the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, Irene has only a few days to overcome her anxiety and renew her strength before sending her eldest son out into the world.

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