The Big City
The Big City
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The Big City

DirectorCarlos Diegues

The adventures and misadventures of Luzia and her 3 friends from far away

6.2 / 10
1966
83 min
Drama

In search of a better life, Luzia leaves the Northeast of Brazil and goes to Rio de Janeiro, looking for her fiance who went first to pave their way. Alone in the Marvelous City, she is forced to accept the friendship and protection of Calunga and, later, the company of Inácio.

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