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Hope Ways (2023)

Amid the 2019 drought in Brazil’s Northeast, Madalena loses her mother in a tragic event that changes her life. Alone, she joins a rebellion at the Grajaú farm in Canudos, where a community rises against government neglect. A violent State response turns their hope into sorrow. Later, journalist Júlia returns to uncover the truth, hearing from people like Lúcia, a grieving mother. As Júlia investigates, hidden stories emerge: Madalena's forbidden love with rebel João and Pedro's thirst for revenge after losing his father to political violence. Their paths cross in a tale of justice, pain, and redemption. Inspired by Ariano Suassuna, famed for "A Dog’s Will", this short film is a prelude to "A Pena e a Lei", created by 9th-grade students from Escola SESI Cambona, in Maceió, Brazil. It was screened at the SESI Festival of Art and Culture in July 2023, touching audiences with its emotional and socially conscious narrative.

  • Comedy
  • Documentary
  • History
  • War
  • Drama
  • Romance

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Renatha VieiraRenatha VieiraMadalena/Marieta
  • Photo of Nathália CândidoNathália CândidoJúlia
  • Photo of Eduarda AmorimEduarda AmorimLúcia
  • Photo of Yago SantosYago SantosPedro
  • Photo of Lavínia DemésioLavínia DemésioNarradora
  • Photo of Miguel BatistaMiguel BatistaNarrador
  • Photo of Lucas BragaLucas BragaJoão Conselheiro
  • Photo of Pedro LuísPedro LuísJonas Freccia
  • Photo of Vinícius TeixeiraVinícius TeixeiraLúcio Coqueiro
  • Photo of Lucas BragaLucas BragaPedro's Father

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