Baía de Luanda (2022)

Baía de Luanda (2022) poster

Pérola (39 years), a female lawyer, return to Angola, for her younger sister´s “Alambamento” (traditional Angolan ceremony where dowries and promises are exchanged between a couple) more than 20 years living abroad. On coming back, she realises that she does not fit in that environment anymore. The world that saw her come to life is now uncomfortable. In the beginning, she remains apart, watching all her parents do and say in a judgmental way, but as the party unfolds, Pérola starts to see the beauty of the place. That land and it´s People reveal a charm that she was not expecting and suddenly she understands that all her loneliness and emptiness she has felt all those years was only her home beckoning her back.

Director: Mónica Martins
Genre: Drama, Family
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Cast

Music: Ricardo Costa, Francisco Janela
Editing: Tomás Lourenço
Production: Universidade Lusófona, Lusófona Filmes
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Mónica Martins
More Films in Genre: Drama, Family

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Baía de Luanda about?
Pérola (39 years), a female lawyer, return to Angola, for her younger sister´s “Alambamento” (traditional Angolan ceremony where dowries and promises are exchanged between a couple) more than 20 years living abroad. On coming back, she realises that she does not fit in that environment anymore. The world that saw her come to life is now uncomfortable. In the beginning, she remains apart, watching all her parents do and say in a judgmental way, but as the party unfolds, Pérola starts to see the beauty of the place. That land and it´s People reveal a charm that she was not expecting and suddenly she understands that all her loneliness and emptiness she has felt all those years was only her home beckoning her back.
Who directed Baía de Luanda?
Baía de Luanda was directed by Mónica Martins.
Who stars in Baía de Luanda?
Baía de Luanda stars Cleonise Malulo, Nádia Yracema, Manuela Paulo, Solange Hilário, Danilo da Matta, Daniel Martinho.
What genre is Baía de Luanda?
Baía de Luanda is a Drama, Family film.
Where was Baía de Luanda produced?
Baía de Luanda was produced in Portugal.