Mãe
In a Rio Grande do Sul marked by challenges and prejudice, Maria, a transgender woman, finds herself on a difficult journey: motherhood.Alongside her husband, Dário, she takes on the responsibility of raising their son, Zezim.As she fights to build a dignified life and keep her family together, she faces the weight of racism and discrimination, confronting both social and personal barriers.
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In a Rio Grande do Sul marked by challenges and prejudice, Maria, a transgender woman, finds herself on a difficult journey: motherhood. Alongside her husband, Dário, she takes on the responsibility of raising their son, Zezim. As she fights to build a dignified life and keep her family together, she faces the weight of racism and discrimination, confronting both social and personal barriers. Her story reveals the transformative power of love, courage, and the struggle for a place in the world.
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- Release date
- Jul 15, 2025
- Runtime
- 0h 20m
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- Language
- Portuguese
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