Like every summer, little Salomé returns to her family village nestled in the Portuguese mountains for the holidays. As the vacations begin in a carefree atmosphere, her beloved grandmother suddenly dies. While the adults are tearing each other apart over the funeral, Salomé is haunted by the spirit of the one who was considered a witch.
Acting
Lua Michel's silent watchfulness holds every frame
Cinematography
Sun-drenched Portuguese mountains that feel quietly menacing
Direction
Meira trusts child perspective over exposition
Director
Cristèle Alves Meira
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Filmed in Meira's actual ancestral village with local non-professionals, blending documentary reality with folklore.
The 'witch' grandmother mirrors how Portuguese women healers were historically persecuted — Salomé's visions suggest this lineage refuses erasure.
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