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A poetic drama that weaves together the lives of three characters, Gabriel, Isabel, and Firmino, navigating life within Lisbon’s Cape Verdean immigrant community. As they grapple with the complexities of urban life in the diaspora, they find themselves fighting to maintain a connection to their roots. Through "portals" of memory and tradition, they seek to bridge the emotional distance between their new reality and the home they left behind.
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January 26, 2025
Runtime
22 min
Country
Cape Verde
Synopsis
A poetic drama that weaves together the lives of three characters, Gabriel, Isabel, and Firmino, navigating life within Lisbon’s Cape Verdean immigrant community. As they grapple with the complexities of urban life in the diaspora, they find themselves fighting to maintain a connection to their roots. Through "portals" of memory and tradition, they seek to bridge the emotional distance between their new reality and the home they left behind.
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Release Date
January 26, 2025
Runtime
22 minutes
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Type
Short Film
Country
Cape Verde
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