Overview

Lena disappears mysteriously during the winter of 1976. This is the last stop on a journey that begins in colonial Mozambique on new year's eve at 1957 gives way to 1958. Ningo, a black boy brought up by Lena's parents, and her childhood friend, comes to Lisbon to help find her, at the request of Lena's mother. Using the letters that Lena has left behind as a testament to her life, in wich she has rebelled against the challenged the powers that be, Ningo discovers the identity of her kidnapper - Jorge Matos - a former secret policeman who has followed her from Lourenço Marques, motivated by morbid desire. Lena's kidnapper dies from two inexplicable snake bites to the neck, in accordance with a legend and ritual that had been part of Lena and Ningo's childhood.

Top Cast

Maria de Medeiros

Lena

João Grosso

Jorge

Ângelo Torres

Ningo

Eugénia Bettencourt

Lena's Mother

José Eduardo

Lena's Father

José Wallenstein

Geraldo

Ana Padrão

Sofia Reis

Retornada (uncredited)

Quimbé

Pedro Efe

Gangster

João Lagarto

Robalo

Asdrubal Teles

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