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Entroncamento
In the town of Entroncamento, violence, misfortune, greed, and loyalty rule the streets. Laura arrives there to rebuild her life, but the irresistible pull of quick money and crime immediately draws her back into a troubled past. For those she meets at this crossroads, every day presents the choice between who they were and who they might become.
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In the town of Entroncamento, violence, misfortune, greed, and loyalty rule the streets. Laura arrives there to rebuild her life, but the irresistible pull of quick money and crime immediately draws her back into a troubled past. For those she meets at this crossroads, every day presents the choice between who they were and who they might become.
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Genre:Crime, Drama
Written By:Diogo dos Santos Figueira, Pedro Cabeleira
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Runtime:131 minutes
Studio:OPTEC Filmes, Kometa Films, Les Alchimistes
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