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Central Station

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Synopsis

"Central Station," directed by Walter Salles and starring Vinícius de Oliveira, Fernanda Montenegro, Soia Lira, and Marília Pêra, is a poignant Brazilian drama released in 1998. The film follows Dora, a retired schoolteacher and bitter letter writer, played by Montenegro, who encounters Josué, a young boy played by de Oliveira, after his mother is tragically killed in a bus accident at Rio de Janeiro's Central Station. As Dora reluctantly agrees to help Josué find his estranged father in a remote part of Brazil, the unlikely pair embarks on a transformative journey filled with emotional depth and unexpected connections. "Central Station" beautifully captures the evolving bond between Dora and Josué as they navigate through the diverse landscapes and encounters that shape their individual paths. With stellar performances from the cast, especially Montenegro and de Oliveira, the film delves into themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the universal longing for belonging and human connection. As Dora and Josué's journey unfolds, audiences are drawn into a moving narrative that explores the complexities of human relationships and the power of empathy in the face of adversity.

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Movie Details

Director
Fernanda Montenegro, Marília Pêra, Soia Lira, Vinícius de Oliveira, Walter Salles
Release Year
1998
Runtime
Runtime not available
Genre
Drama
MPAA Rating
R

Ratings & Box Office

IMDb Rating (out of 10)
Not rated
Metascore (out of 100)
80.0
Box Office
Not available

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