Walter Salles’ Return After a 12-Year Absence Is Worth the Wait

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• Inspired by Salles' own childhood memories, the film skillfully blends documentary elements and a feminist emotional core to tell the story of a family torn apart by the brutal 21-year military junta in Brazil.
• The central character, Eunice, played by Fernanda Torres, evolves from a typical housewife to a determined lawyer fighting for justice and information about her husband's disappearance, showcasing a quiet but powerful feminist heroism.