Felizbela loves her husband with obsessive intensity, surrounding him with an explosive mix of passion and jealousy that will inevitably turn into hatred. To keep his attention, she stops at nothing, enduring suffering and humiliation in an attempt to win back his love. But Messias can barely conceal his growing disillusionment with life and his unspoken contempt for his wife. One day, Bárbara — Felizbela’s fragile and rebellious niece — bursts into their lives and upsets the balance: her cousin, her aunt, and above all Messias, who finally allows himself to be carried away by his emotions. Felizbela, however, refuses to give in — and will do whatever it takes to save her family.
Acting
Custódia Gallego's volcanic performance as Felizbela—unhinged perfection.
Direction
Ferreira balances tragedy and absurdity like a knife's edge.
Writing
Dialogue that stings—every family dinner feels like warfare.

Director
António Ferreira
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of early 2000s Portuguese cinema's dark turn toward family dysfunction, rarely distributed outside festivals.
Custódia Gallego reportedly stayed in character between takes, unnerving the crew with her intensity.
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