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Turn of the Tide: The Surreal Story of Rabo de Peixe is a 2025 documentary directed by João Marques, starring José Lopes, João Melo and José Medeiros. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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Turn of the Tide: The Surreal Story of Rabo de Peixe (2025) movie poster
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Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
João Marques
Genre
Documentary
Studio
Ailalelo
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The story

What Is Turn of the Tide: The Surreal Story of Rabo de Peixe About?

The premise of Turn of the Tide: The Surreal Story of Rabo de Peixe without spoilers.

After a fisherman in São Miguel’s coastal village of Rabo de Peixe uncovered a stash of cocaine in 2001, the previously drug‑naive community quickly fell into addiction, prompting a police crackdown. The documentary presents personal accounts from villagers, police and local officials, tracing the incident’s profound impact on the town.

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Cast & crew

Turn of the Tide: The Surreal Story of Rabo de Peixe Cast

José Lopes leads the cast, with João Melo and José Medeiros. Directed by João Marques; 16 actors are credited in all.

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Turn of the Tide: The Surreal Story of Rabo de Peixe Also Known As

26 alternative titles, including “Mar Branco: A Surreal História de Rabo de Peixe” and “毒海狂涛:鱼尾村离奇事件”.

Also known as
  • Mar Branco: A Surreal História de Rabo de Peixe
  • 毒海狂涛:鱼尾村离奇事件
  • 턴 오브 타이드: 하얗게 물든 바다에서
  • Bílá vlna: Neuvěřitelný příběh z Rabo de Peixe
  • อาชญากรน้ำเค็ม: เปิดเรื่องจริงสุดเหลือเชื่อ
  • Marea blanca: La surrealista historia de Rabo de Peixe
  • Pêche interdite : L'histoire surréaliste de Rabo de Peixe
  • Sóng triều đổi vận: Câu chuyện siêu thực về Rabo de Peixe
  • Przypływ: Niewiarygodna historia Rabo de Peixe
  • أمواج التغيير: قصة رابو دي بيشي السريالية
  • Weißes Meer: Die surreale Story von Rabo de Peixe
  • Et hav af hvidt: Den surrealistiske historie om Rabo de Peixe
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  • 毒海狂濤:魚尾村離奇事件
  • 毒海狂濤:小漁村的迷幻真相
  • Bijelo more: Nevjerojatna priča o Rabo de Peixeu
  • Meren antimet: Surrealistinen tositarina
  • Καλή Ψαριά: Η Σουρεαλιστική Ιστορία του Ράμπο ντο Πέισε
  • הגאות והשפל: הסיפור הסוריאליסטי של ראבו דה פייש
  • Neve alle Azzorre: l'incredibile storia di Rabo de Peixe
  • A változás szele: Rabo de Peixe hihetetlen története
  • Den største fisken: den utrolige historien om Rabo de Peixe
  • 「ターン・オブ・ザ・タイド」真実の物語: 何がアゾレスの漁村を変えたのか
  • Valurile schimbării: Povestea ireală din Rabo de Peixe
  • Хвилі змін: Неймовірна історія Рабу-де-Пейше
  • Kokain i vattnet: Den sanna historien om Den största fisken
  • Bir Adanın Kaderini Değiştiren Kokain

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Turn of the Tide: The Surreal Story of Rabo de Peixe FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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How long is Turn of the Tide: The Surreal Story of Rabo de Peixe?

Turn of the Tide: The Surreal Story of Rabo de Peixe runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Turn of the Tide: The Surreal Story of Rabo de Peixe released?

Turn of the Tide: The Surreal Story of Rabo de Peixe was released on October 17, 2025.

Who directed Turn of the Tide: The Surreal Story of Rabo de Peixe?

Turn of the Tide: The Surreal Story of Rabo de Peixe was directed by João Marques.

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Who is in the cast of Turn of the Tide: The Surreal Story of Rabo de Peixe?

Turn of the Tide: The Surreal Story of Rabo de Peixe stars José Lopes, João Melo and José Medeiros, among 16 credited actors.

Does Turn of the Tide: The Surreal Story of Rabo de Peixe have a post-credit scene?

No. Turn of the Tide: The Surreal Story of Rabo de Peixe has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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