A Ostra e o Vento

Jan 30 1998 N/A 1h 52m
Drama, Fantasy

A young girl named Marcela lives with her dad, Jose, a lighthouse keeper, and old Daniel on an island. The only contact the girl has with the world outside her home is by a boat with four sailors that pays a visit to the island in order to take them supplies. Daniel, who not only protects her from her dad's strictness but also teaches her how to be literate, is her source of tenderness. Her dad thinks she should be away from the world - though she wishes she could spend a few days in town. Then one day, as she has her first period and becomes a woman, she starts feeling sexuality through the blowing wind, which she talks to.

Plot

A young girl named Marcela lives with her dad, Jose, a lighthouse keeper, and old Daniel on an island. The only contact the girl has with the world outside her home is by a boat with four sailors that pays a visit to the island in order to take them supplies. Daniel, who not only protects her from her dad's strictness but also teaches her how to be literate, is her source of tenderness. Her dad thinks she should be away from the world - though she wishes she could spend a few days in town. Then one day, as she has her first period and becomes a woman, she starts feeling sexuality through the blowing wind, which she talks to.

Written by

Walter Lima Jr., Moacir C. Lopes, Flávio Ramos Tambellini

Directed by

Walter Lima Jr.

Production Countries

Brazil

Production Companies

Tambellini Filmes

Languages

Português

Awards

14 wins & 5 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
516
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA