Nha Mila (2020)
After fourteen years away from her homeland, Salomé is forced to return to Cape Verde to see her dying brother. During her stopover at Lisbon airport, Águeda, a cleaning lady, recognizes Salomé as "Mila", her childhood friend. Águeda invites Salomé to leave the airport and spend the stopover at her home, with the women of her family. The neighborhood transports her on a spiritual journey, whose destination reveals a painful bond with her homeland.
Director: Denise Fernandes
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: August 7, 2020
Cast
- Yaya Correia - Mila
- Maria Sanches - Águeda
- Cleo Diára - Sheila
- Lourença Semedo - Celina
Screenplay
- Denise Fernandes (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Marta Simões
Editing: Pedro Marques
Production: O Som e a Fúria, Ventura Film, RSI
Country: Portugal, Switzerland
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Keywords
short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nha Mila about?
- After fourteen years away from her homeland, Salomé is forced to return to Cape Verde to see her dying brother. During her stopover at Lisbon airport, Águeda, a cleaning lady, recognizes Salomé as "Mila", her childhood friend. Águeda invites Salomé to leave the airport and spend the stopover at her home, with the women of her family. The neighborhood transports her on a spiritual journey, whose destination reveals a painful bond with her homeland.
- Who directed Nha Mila?
- Nha Mila was directed by Denise Fernandes.
- Who stars in Nha Mila?
- Nha Mila stars Yaya Correia, Maria Sanches, Cleo Diára, Lourença Semedo.
- How long is Nha Mila?
- Nha Mila has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is Nha Mila?
- Nha Mila is a Drama film.
- Where was Nha Mila produced?
- Nha Mila was produced in Portugal, Switzerland.