Tall Stories

Year: 1988

Runtime: 91 mins

Language: Portuguese

Director: Joaquim Pinto

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Punished for missing homework, 12‑year‑old Miguel is sent to spend the holidays at his aunt’s inn. Initially bored, he soon befriends the inn’s regular guests, with maid Luisa and fisherman João. The arrival of Doctor Fernando, however, disrupts the tranquil routine and forces Miguel to reassess his outlook. Arrival disrupts the calm routine, anew.

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