Cancer with Virgin Rising

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Cancer with Virgin Rising

Câncer com Ascendente em Virgem

Brazil 2024 Fiction cor 99 min.

Based on true events, the film follows Clara, a math teacher who has become a popular educational influencer on the internet. With a sense of humor, sarcasm, and sometimes a bit of irreverence, she likes to keep everything under control —until she has to confront her vulnerability upon discovering she has breast cancer. With courage and resilience, she navigates through tough days and better ones, supported by her teenage daughter, mother, and loyal friends. On her journey to healing, Clara has the opportunity to celebrate life and redefine her relationships.

Brazil motherhood friendship health female directors female-centric

direction

Rosane Svartman

screenplay

Suzana Pires, Martha Mendonça, Pedro Reinato

cinematography

Dudu Miranda

editing

Natara Ney

sound

Valéria Ferro

sound design

Maria Muricy

music

Flavia Tygel

art direction

Fabiana Egrejas

cast

Suzana Pires, Marieta Severo, Nathália Costa, Fabiana Karla, Carla Cristina, Maria Gal

production

Clélia Bessa

produced by

Raccord Produções

distribution

Downtown Filmes

indicative rating

G