PALOMA

Synopsis: On a hot summer day, Paloma decides to fulfill her most cherished dream: a traditional wedding in a church with her boyfriend Zé. She is a devoted mother, a hard-working farmhand in a papaya plantation and has been saving to afford the celebration. The priest’s refusal to marry her and Zé will force Paloma to confront the rural society. She suffers violence, betrayal, prejudice and injustice but nothing shakes the faith and determination of this transgender woman.

Cast: Kika Sena and Ridson Reis.

2022 / Drama / Brazil, Portugal / 104 min / Portuguese / Completed

Produced by Carnaval Filmes in coproduction with Ukbar Filmes, Misti Filmes and Gullane

By the director of Waiting for the Carnival (Berlin 2019), Joaquin (Berlin 2017), Cinema, Aspirins and Vultures (Cannes 2005).