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Romantic drama

Zona J (1998): Cast

Zona J (1998) movie poster

Zona J is a 1998 romantic drama directed by Leonel Vieira, starring Núria Madruga as Carla, Carlos Santos and Ivo Canelas. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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Zona J (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Leonel Vieira
Genres
Romance , Crime , Drama
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Zona J About?

The premise of Zona J without spoilers.

In the gritty Lisbon district of Zona J, Tó, a black teenager, falls for Carla, a white girl from a different world. He dreams of escaping to Angola and bringing her along, but the harsh reality of their community and the obstacles they face threaten to shatter their plans.

Zona J Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • parents
  • love
  • racism
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Cast & crew

Zona J Cast & Characters

Núria Madruga leads the cast as Carla, with Carlos Santos as capataz and Ivo Canelas as Cosmo. Directed by Leonel Vieira; 19 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Leonel Vieira

More films directed by Leonel Vieira: O Último Animal, O Leão da Estrela, The Courtyard of the Ballads and The Art of Stealing.

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FAQ

Zona J FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Zona J, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Zona J?

Zona J runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Zona J released?

Zona J was released on December 8, 1998.

Who directed Zona J?

Zona J was directed by Leonel Vieira.

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Who is in the cast of Zona J?

Zona J stars Núria Madruga as Carla, Carlos Santos as capataz and Ivo Canelas as Cosmo, among 19 credited actors.

Does Zona J have a post-credit scene?

No. Zona J has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Zona J in?

The original language of Zona J is Portuguese.

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