Movie

As Polacas

2024 · 125 min

A grim, slow-burning historical drama that immerses you in hardship and quiet defiance, with moments of tense peril and hard-won solidarity.

Overview: In 1917, Rebeca flees from hunger and war in Poland and arrives in Brazil to reunite with her husband and start a new life. In Rio de Janeiro, she discovers that her husband has died and ends up being held hostage by a large prostitution and women trafficking ring, led by the ruthless Tzvi. Rebeca transgresses her own beliefs and finds allies who are experiencing the same drama. Together, they decide to fight for freedom.
How it feels: Dark, bleak, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Survival, isolation, betrayal, freedom
Content: Strong violence and sexual content. Mild gore and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
bleakstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: survival
isolation
betrayal
freedom
justice
Places: big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex strong