Inquietude (1998)

6.8/10 • 110 min • Drama

Overview

An anthology film drama featuring a poetic mirror structure based on existential identity. In "The Immortals," adapted from a Helder Prista Monteiro play, two famous doctors, an 80-year-old father, and his 60-year-old son, contemplate senility and death. "Suzy," from an Antonio Patricio story, is set in the '30s when a young courtesan dies on the operating table. "Mother of the River" is from an Agustina Bessa-Luis fable about eternal life.

Cast

Luís Miguel Cintra

Son

José Pinto

Father

Isabel Ruth

Marta

Leonor Silveira

Suzy

Diogo Dória

Him

Rita Blanco

Gabi

Leonor Baldaque

Fisalina

Ricardo Trêpa

Boyfriend

Irene Papas

Mother

Afonso Araújo

Boy

João Costa Menezes

Guest

Adelaide Teixeira

Stepmother

Manoel de Oliveira

Tango Dancer

Clara Nogueira

Maid

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