Dreaming of Lions

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Dreaming of Lions

2025

1h 25m

7.8(10 votes)

Comedy

Fantasy

Drama

Romance

Overview

Gilda is terminally ill. Her only wish is to die without pain, and as all her suicide attempts comically fail, she decides to seek professional help.

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Cast & Crew

20 members

Acting

Denise Fraga

Gilda

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João Nunes Monteiro

Amadeu

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Joana Ribeiro

Isa

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Sandra Faleiro

Eva

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Alexander Tuji Nam

Bruno

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Roberto Bomtempo

Lúcio

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Victoria Guerra

Laurinda

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António Durães

Idalino

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Assun Planas

Montse Arrabal

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Dinarte de Freitas

Segurança Breezy

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Felipe Rocha

Pai de Gilda

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Maria Nasser

Jovem Gilda

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Beto Coville

Tio Wilson

Production

Julia Bock

Prima Emilia

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Esperança Motta

Tia Chica

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Miguel Melo

Defunto Jerónimo

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Paula Bárcia

Defunta Carlota

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Directing

Paolo Marinou-Blanco

Defunto Igor

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Toni Gomila

Recepcionista Hostel

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Rita Revez

Mulher Funerária

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