Hope Ways (2023)
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Overview
Amid the 2019 drought in Brazil’s Northeast, Madalena loses her mother in a tragic event that changes her life. Alone, she joins a rebellion at the Grajaú farm in Canudos, where a community rises against government neglect. A violent State response turns their hope into sorrow. Later, journalist Júlia returns to uncover the truth, hearing from people like Lúcia, a grieving mother. As Júlia investigates, hidden stories emerge: Madalena's forbidden love with rebel João and Pedro's thirst for revenge after losing his father to political violence. Their paths cross in a tale of justice, pain, and redemption. Inspired by Ariano Suassuna, famed for "A Dog’s Will", this short film is a prelude to "A Pena e a Lei", created by 9th-grade students from Escola SESI Cambona, in Maceió, Brazil. It was screened at the SESI Festival of Art and Culture in July 2023, touching audiences with its emotional and socially conscious narrative.
Where to watch Hope Ways
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | The, YouTube Free, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| Canada | — | Google Play Movies, Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube +1 | Apple TV, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube +1 |
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What is Hope Ways about?
Amid the 2019 drought in Brazil’s Northeast, Madalena loses her mother in a tragic event that changes her life. Alone, she joins a rebellion at the Grajaú farm in Canudos, where a community rises against government neglect. A violent State response turns their hope into sorrow. Later, journalist Júlia returns to uncover the truth, hearing from people like Lúcia, a grieving mother. As Júlia investigates, hidden stories emerge: Madalena's forbidden love with rebel João and Pedro's thirst for revenge after losing his father to political violence. Their paths cross in a tale of justice, pain, and redemption. Inspired by Ariano Suassuna, famed for "A Dog’s Will", this short film is a prelude to "A Pena e a Lei", created by 9th-grade students from Escola SESI Cambona, in Maceió, Brazil. It was screened at the SESI Festival of Art and Culture in July 2023, touching audiences with its emotional and socially conscious narrative. Hope Ways is a Comedy, Documentary, History, War, Drama, Romance movie, released on 2023-07-15.
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In the United States, Hope Ways is free to watch on The, YouTube Free and Tubi TV and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 1 more country. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Miguel Batista
Cast
- Renatha Vieira as Madalena/Marieta
- Nathália Cândido as Júlia
- Eduarda Amorim as Lúcia
- Yago Santos as Pedro
- Lavínia Demésio as Narradora
- Miguel Batista as Narrador
- Lucas Braga as João Conselheiro
- Pedro Luís as Jonas Freccia
- Vinícius Teixeira as Lúcio Coqueiro
- Lucas Braga as Pedro's Father
- Ana Bella Costa as Additional Voice
- Vitória Caetano as Additional Voice
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