Paloma (2022)

5.4/10 104 min Drama

Overview

On a hot summer day, Paloma decides to fulfill her most cherished dream: a traditional wedding in a church with her boyfriend Zé. She is a devoted mother, a hard-working farmhand in a papaya plantation and has been saving to afford the celebration. The priest’s refusal to marry her and Zé will force Paloma to confront the rural society. She suffers violence, betrayal, prejudice and injustice but nothing shakes the faith and determination of this transgender woman.

Cast

Kika Sena

Paloma

Ridson Reis

Clébia Sousa

Samira

Samya de Lavor

Maria

Suzy Lopes

Isabel

Zé Maria

Ivanildo

Buda Lira

Padre João Manuel

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