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Quick Info

Rating

6.8/10

Release2017

Runtime1h 29m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Lacuna Filmes

Movie

Two Irenes

2017

1h 29m

6.8

Drama

Synopsis

In the shimmering heat of Brazil, 13-year-old Irene discovers a dark secret her father's been hiding: he has another family and even another daughter with the same name.

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