Dona Flor e Seus Dois Maridos

Jun 21 1978 R 1h 50m
Comedy, Fantasy

After the death of her handsome but good-for-nothing husband Vadinho, Flor, a widow, marries Dr. Teodoro, a respectable gentleman. Hilarity ensues when Vadinho's spirit returns into her life.

Plot

In a small city of Brazil, a woman named Flor marries a man named Vadinho, but once married she finds that he is a good-for-nothing. She works teaching cooking and he takes all of her money to gamble. After Vadinho dies, Flor marries Tedoror, the owner of a drugstore. Flor is happy with her new husband but misses the love life with her previous husband. When one day the ghost of Vadhino comes back to pursue her.

Written by

Jorge Amado, Bruno Barreto, Eduardo Coutinho

Directed by

Bruno Barreto

Production Countries

Brazil

Production Companies

Companhia Cinematográfica Serrador, Coline, Carnaval Unifilm

Languages

Português

Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award3 wins & 4 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
3,612
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
52
Popularity
NA