“Fjord” is Beautifully Indecipherable
Fjord, like its story, is not a conclusion, but a beginning.
O Fio Que Nos Conecta
Bruno, a curious boy, is delighted by the arrival of new neighbors and tries to get to know Ana, the daughter of the newly arrived couple. Ana's father is strict and prevents a friendship between the two. Determined, Bruno finds a way to talk to Ana secretly through a toy called "Telephone." Little by little, Ana shares her difficult reality, marked by fear of her violent father. Bruno tries to seek help, but no one believes him. Ana's father discovers everything and cuts off contact between them. Undeterred, Bruno tells his mother, who reports the situation. When the police arrive, Ana's family has already left. Days later, Bruno continues his life, but cherishes the memory of his friend, feeling that, in some way, they are still connected.
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Bruno, a curious boy, is delighted by the arrival of new neighbors and tries to get to know Ana, the daughter of the newly arrived couple. Ana's father is strict and prevents a friendship between the two. Determined, Bruno finds a way to talk to Ana secretly through a toy called "Telephone." Little by little, Ana shares her difficult reality, marked by fear of her violent father. Bruno tries to seek help, but no one believes him. Ana's father discovers everything and cuts off contact between them. Undeterred, Bruno tells his mother, who reports the situation. When the police arrive, Ana's family has already left. Days later, Bruno continues his life, but cherishes the memory of his friend, feeling that, in some way, they are still connected.
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Runtime:30 minutes
Studio:Estrada Nova Filmes, 180° Filmes
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