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Love Strange Love
For them, everything was permited.
1982·2h 3m·★ 5.8
Portuguese original
A man remembers forty-eight crucial hours in his life when, as a child, he visited his mother, the favorite woman of an important politician, in a bordello owned by him, right before some important political changes in 1937 Brazil. In those hours, he discovers his own sexuality.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A focused choice when you want a story with a clear identity and enough detail to make the choice feel intentional.
Best fit
Who it is for
A good fit when you already know the general kind of movie you want and want a little more context before pressing play.
Commitment
Standard sit-down · 2h 3m
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Read the synopsis.
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