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Shadows of Desire

Shadows of Desire

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Shadows of Desire

"Between desire and fear lies the courage to be free"

2024

0h 19m

9.0(6 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

A woman confronts her fears when she encounters a mysterious man who embodies her inner desires and anxieties. Between fear and longing, she embarks on a journey toward freedom, self-acceptance, and the courage to embrace her destiny.

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Jones Pictures

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Cast & crew

7 featured cast members

Starring

Camila Susin

Camila Susin

She

Marcéu Pierrotti

Marcéu Pierrotti

He

Angela Molinari

Helper 1

Mariana Dias

Helper 2

Carolinah Rateiro

Woman in the hallway

Prit Soares

Mysterious Woman

Danilo Vendramin

Danilo Vendramin

Man in the hallway

Creative team

Directed by: Lucio Luna
Written by: Camila Susin
Produced by: Mariana Dias
Angela Molinari

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