Director: Hector Babenco
Writers: Manuel Puig, Leonard Schrader
Actors: William Hurt, Raúl Juliá, Sonia Braga
Production Co.: HB Filmes
Country: Brazil, USA
Year: 1985
Language: In English, with optional French or Spanish dialogue, with optional French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Format: DVD and VHS
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Summary: Luis, a homosexual, and Valentin, a political prisoner are mismatched cell mates in a South American prison. To escape reality Luis invents romantic movies, while Valentin tries to keep his mind on the situation he’s in. Eventually, the two men come to understand and respect one another.