What is the duration of The Heart’s Root?

The duration of The Heart’s Root is 118 mins.

What is the original language of The Heart’s Root?

The original language of The Heart’s Root is Portuguese.

Who directed The Heart’s Root?

The Heart’s Root was directed by .

Which studio made The Heart’s Root?

The Heart’s Root was produced by RTP.

The Heart’s Root 2000

Q: Does The Heart’s Root have end credit scenes?

The Heart’s Root does not have end credit scenes.

Drama

Runtime

118 mins

Language

Portuguese

During Lisbon’s Saint Anthony festival—a celebration of lovers in the historic quarter—nationalist politician Cato becomes obsessively infatuated with Silvia, a mystical young transvestite he meets at the festivities. When Silvia encounters Vicente, a policeman who arrests and threatens transvestites, she resorts to blackmail. Compromising photos of Cato surface in opposition circles, forcing him to risk everything to save his career.

RTP

Studio

Does The Heart’s Root have end credit scenes?

No!

The Heart’s Root does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of The Heart’s Root

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Melvil Poupaud

Vicente Corvo

Carla Chambel

Isabel Ruth

Joana Bárcia

Sílvia

Luís Miguel Cintra

Catão

Manuel Mozos

Young Man at the Party

António Durães

Infante

Miguel Guilherme

Oscar

Paulo Rocha

Pedro Pernas

Paulo Pinto

Voice of Vicente Corvo

Manuela de Freitas

Mrs. Assembleia

Paulo Guilherme

Teresa Roby

Babies' Mother

Fernando Heitor

Roberta

Ana Deus

Linda

Pedro Miguel Silva

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A Root of the Heart

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