Although
starting darkly, this uplifting film, inspired by a true store
develops into a warm comedy about the need for people to adapt
to find happiness. Stunning Cinemascope images, a moody score
and a superb central performance from Casé (ably supported
by the three male leads) comes together in an unsentimental
study of women's changing role in Brazilian society.
Winner
in Cannes, Cartagena, Brazil, Havana and Karlovy Vary Festivals
Reviews
"Warm,
wise and seductive" -
Tevor Johnston, Time Out
