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I'm Still Here (2024)

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When a mother's courage defies tyranny, hope is reborn.

In 1971, military dictatorship in Brazil reaches its height. The Paiva family — Rubens, Eunice, and their five children — live in a beachside house in Rio, open to all their friends. One day, Rubens is taken for questioning and does not return.

Cast & Crew

Director
Walter Salles
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    Eunice Paiva Fernanda Torres
  • Profile picture of Selton Mello
    Rubens Paiva Selton Mello
  • Profile picture of Valentina Herszage
    Vera "Veroca" Paiva Valentina Herszage
  • Profile picture of Bárbara Luz
    Ana Lúcia "Nalu" Paiva Bárbara Luz
  • Profile picture of Guilherme Silveira
    Marcelo Rubens Paiva Guilherme Silveira
  • Profile picture of Cora Ramalho
    Babiu Paiva Cora Ramalho
  • Profile picture of Luiza Kosovski
    Eliana Paiva Luiza Kosovski
  • Profile picture of Pri Helena
    Zezé Pri Helena

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