Movie: As Vidas de Maria

Top 10 Billed Cast

Ingra Lyberato
Ingra Lyberato

Maria

Sthefany Brito
Sthefany Brito

Maria (young)

Bruno Torres
Bruno Torres

Fernando

Gustavo Melo
Gustavo Melo

Thiago

Gésio Amadeu
Gésio Amadeu

Padrinho

Claudio Jaborandy
Claudio Jaborandy

Pai

Ingrid Zago
Ingrid Zago

Maria (child)

Adriano Siri
Adriano Siri

Pai adotivo

Dora Wainer
Dora Wainer

Mãe adotiva

Gê Martú
Gê Martú

Padre

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  • Overview

    Maria was born on April 21st 1960, the same date as the inauguration of Brazil's new capital, Brasília. The film shows parallels in the lives of both Maria and Brasília.

  • Release Date

    2005-01-01

  • Average

    3.5

  • Rating:

    1.8 starts
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  • Languages:

    Português

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