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Set in the Lisbon during the festivities of Saint Anthony, the patron saint of lovers and the old town. The story is about Cato, a nationalist politician who is charismatic and unscrupulous. He obsessively pursues Silvia, a mystical and mysterious young transvestite whom he meets at the festival. When Silvia runs into Vicente, a policeman who arrests transvestites and threatens them, Silvia must look towards blackmail to save herself. Compromising photos of Cato start to emerge among opposition parties and he must do all in his power to save his political career.
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How long is The Heart's Root?
The Heart's Root has a runtime of 1h 58m (1 hour and 58 minutes).
Who directed The Heart's Root?
The Heart's Root was directed by Paulo Rocha and released in 2000.
What genre is The Heart's Root?
The Heart's Root is a Drama film (2000).
Who stars in The Heart's Root?
The cast of The Heart's Root includes Luís Miguel Cintra, Joana Bárcia, Isabel Ruth, Melvil Poupaud, Miguel Guilherme.
What is the TMDB rating for The Heart's Root?
The Heart's Root has a TMDB rating of 6.0/10 based on 4 votes.
