The Best Mother in the World (2025)
To escape her abusive husband, garbage collector Gal packs her two young children, Rihanna and Benin, onto the top of her cart and heads across São Paulo to her cousin’s house. As she struggles to avoid the dangers of the streets along the way, she convinces the children that they are on a big and exciting adventure. When they arrive at her cousin’s house, they are warmly welcomed and fed. However, what initially seems like a safe haven soon turns out to be a trap. Gal realises that not only her own safety is at risk, but also the future of her children.
Director: Anna Muylaert
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: August 7, 2025
Cast
- Shirley Cruz - Gal
- Seu Jorge - Leandro
- Rihanna Barbosa - Rihanna
- Benin Ayo - João Victor
- Rejane Faria - Munda
- Luedji Luna - Valdete
- Rubens Santos - Anivaldo
- Katiuscia Canoro - Delegada
- Lourenço Mutarelli - Reginaldo
- Ayomi Domenica - Adjane
Screenplay
Music: André Abujamra, George Nahssen
Cinematography: Lílis Soares
Editing: Fernando Stutz
Production: Galeria Distribuidora, Grupo Telefilms, Biônica Filmes, Telefilms
Country: Brazil, Argentina
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Themes
The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds
Keywords
homelessness, motherhood, brazil, black lives, são paulo
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Best Mother in the World about?
- To escape her abusive husband, garbage collector Gal packs her two young children, Rihanna and Benin, onto the top of her cart and heads across São Paulo to her cousin’s house. As she struggles to avoid the dangers of the streets along the way, she convinces the children that they are on a big and exciting adventure. When they arrive at her cousin’s house, they are warmly welcomed and fed. However, what initially seems like a safe haven soon turns out to be a trap. Gal realises that not only her own safety is at risk, but also the future of her children.
- Who directed The Best Mother in the World?
- The Best Mother in the World was directed by Anna Muylaert.
- Who stars in The Best Mother in the World?
- The Best Mother in the World stars Shirley Cruz, Seu Jorge, Rihanna Barbosa, Benin Ayo, Rejane Faria, Luedji Luna.
- How long is The Best Mother in the World?
- The Best Mother in the World has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is The Best Mother in the World?
- The Best Mother in the World is a Drama film.
- Where was The Best Mother in the World produced?
- The Best Mother in the World was produced in Brazil, Argentina.
- What are the themes of The Best Mother in the World?
- The themes of The Best Mother in the World include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds.