"A SOUP WARMS THE HEART"
After 23 years living with his mother, Francisco is moving. The last week of coexistence between him and Ana is marked by intimate conversations, small arguments, advice and everyday life.
Social & External
The people behind it
Antonio Costa
Francisco
Cléo Cavalcantty
Ana
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