Summaries

Two Italian-immigrant couples are part of a game that leads to treason and brings serious consequences to those who lose.

The story of two immigrant couples: Teresa and Angelo, and Pierina and Massimo. While fighting for survival in the new world, Massimo and Teresa unexpectedly develop feelings for each other. They react against family and cultural traditions, leave their partners, and head toward a new destiny. Quatrilho is the name of a card game in which the player must betray his partner in order to become the champion.—Roberto Jung Drebes <[email protected]>

Two Italian-immigrant couples are part of a game of fascination and seduction that leads to treason and brings serious consequences to those who lose. A romantic, dramatic story inspired by a card game called quatrilho, in which the player must betray his partner in order to become the champion.—Fabio Ornelas <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • 20th century
  • dysfunctional marriage
  • brazil
  • catholic priest
  • italian immigrant
Genres
  • Drama
  • Romance
Release date Oct 19, 1995
Countries of origin Brazil
Language Italian Portuguese
Filming locations Casa Strapazzon, Bento Gonçalves, Brazil
Production companies Filmes do Equador Luiz Carlos Barreto Produções Cinematográficas

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 32m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby SR
Aspect ratio 1.66 : 1

Synopsis

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