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The Best of All Worlds

The Best of All Worlds

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The Best of All Worlds

2024

1h 14m

8.5(2 votes)

Drama

Science Fiction

Overview

Lisbon, 2027. Marta and Miguel are both researchers that are part of a scientific group and a couple in their private lives. Their relationship will be put to the test on one decisive night when the parameters that Marta is analyzing point to the very high probability of a major earthquake hitting Lisbon. The group splits, debating whether or not to warn the population of the possible impending tragedy.

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10 featured cast members

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Sara Barros Leitão

Sara Barros Leitão

Marta

Miguel Nunes

Miguel Nunes

Miguel

Rui M. Silva

Rui M. Silva

João

Daniel Viana

Daniel Viana

Pedro

Flávia Gusmão

Flávia Gusmão

Susana

Madalena Almeida

Madalena Almeida

Laura

Ivo Alexandre

Ivo Alexandre

Francisco

Fernando Rodrigues

Fernando Rodrigues

Henrique

António Van Zeller

António Van Zeller

Rodrigo

Custódia Gallego

Custódia Gallego

Mãe de Marta

Creative team

Directed by: Rita Nunes
Written by: João Cândido Zacharias
Rita Nunes

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