The Best Mother in the World
2025•1h 45m•7.1•Released
Drama
To escape her abusive husband, garbage collector Gal packs her two young children, Rihanna and Benin, onto the top of her cart and heads across São Paulo to her cousin’s house. As she struggles to avoid the dangers of the streets along the way, she convinces the children that they are on a big and exciting adventure. When they arrive at her cousin’s house, they are warmly welcomed and fed. However, what initially seems like a safe haven soon turns out to be a trap. Gal realises that not only her own safety is at risk, but also the future of her children.
Director
Anna Muylaert
Writer
Mariana Jaspe, Grace Passô, Anna Muylaert
Languages
Portuguese
Studio
+Galeria
Cast
Shirley Cruz
Gal
Seu Jorge
Leandro
Rihanna Barbosa
Rihanna
Benin Ayo
João Victor
Rejane Faria
Munda
Luedji Luna
Valdete
Rubens Santos
Anivaldo
Katiuscia Canoro
Delegada
Lourenço Mutarelli
Reginaldo
Ayomi Domenica
Adjane
Dexter
Babu
Kauezinho Rodrigues
Valdo
João Fellipe Felix
Neto
Lucas Andrade
Sabonete
Angela Valentin
Angela
Production
Company
+Galeria
Company
Grupo Telefilms
Company
Biônica Filmes
Company
Telefilms
Producer
Bianca Villar
Producer
Fernando Fraiha
Producer
Clara Ramos
Producer
Ricardo Costianovsky
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