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The Best Mother in the World

The Best Mother in the World

★ 6.9/10•2025•1h 45m•14•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.

Anna Muylaert · Director

Anna Muylaert · Writer

Grace Passô · Writer

Mariana Jaspe · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 45m
LanguagePT
Release DateAug 7, 2025

Actors

Shirley Cruz

Shirley Cruz

Gal

Seu Jorge

Seu Jorge

Leandro

Rihanna Barbosa

Rihanna Barbosa

Rihanna

Benin Ayo

Benin Ayo

João Victor

Rejane Faria

Rejane Faria

Munda

Luedji Luna

Luedji Luna

Valdete

Rubens Santos

Rubens Santos

Anivaldo

Katiuscia Canoro

Katiuscia Canoro

Delegada

Lourenço Mutarelli

Lourenço Mutarelli

Reginaldo

Ayomi Domenica

Ayomi Domenica

Adjane

Dexter

Dexter

Babu

Kauezinho Rodrigues

Valdo

João Fellipe Felix

Neto

Lucas Andrade

Lucas Andrade

Sabonete

Angela Valentin

Angela Valentin

Angela

Teka Romualdo

Teka Romualdo

Cida

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