Pérola
Synopsis
Soon after learning of the death of his mother Pérola, Mauro returns to his old family home in Bauru (São Paulo, Brazil). A look back into his mother’s peculiar habits, her illusions, sense of humor, spirituality, and desire to control all things... with the love and tenderness that only distance and time allow. A reunion between mother and son: their conflicts, conversations, and dreams of a better life all converge in constructing a swimming pool in their backyard. It is a portrait of an ordinary family that fights, makes up, celebrates, cries, and carries on, full of stories just like any other.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Drica Moraes
Pérola
Leonardo Fernandes
Mauro
Rodolfo Vaz
Vado
Valentina Bandeira
Elisa
Cláudia Missura
Tia Norma
Lavínia Pannunzio
Tia Lola
Marianna Armellini
Tia Vanda
Jefferson Schroeder
Danilo
Gustavo Duque
Emílio
Louise Cardoso
Célia
Camila Amado
Mãe Pérola
Gustavo Machado
Tio Ranulfo
Gillray Coutinho
Dr. Henrique
João Pydd
Mauro (8 anos)
Gustavo Scalzo
Mauro (12 anos)
Vallentina Baptista
Elisa (5 anos)
Jenyffer Cavalcanti
Elisa (8 anos)
José Miguel Mendes
Menino 1
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival Internacional de Cinema do Rio de Janeiro
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Murilo Benício
- Screenplay & Story
- Jô Abdu, Adriana Falcão, Murilo Benício, Marcelo Saback, George Moura
- Original Score
- Berna Ceppas
- Original Title
- Pérola
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- República Pureza Filmes, Globo Filmes, RioFilme, Canal Brasil, Telecine, MB Produções (BR)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Murilo Benício
Jô Abdu, Adriana Falcão, Murilo Benício, Marcelo Saback, George Moura
Berna Ceppas
Kika Cunha
Tainá Diniz
Marcello Ludwig Maia, Murilo Benício
Department Leadership Roster
Murilo Benício
Director
Jô Abdu
Writer
Kika Cunha
Director of Photography
Marcello Ludwig Maia
Producer
Adriana Falcão
Writer
Tainá Diniz
Editor
Murilo Benício
Writer
Marcelo Saback
Writer
Murilo Benício
Producer
Bia Salgado
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Pérola.
Similar Titles to Pérola
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
5.9
6.0
7.7
10.0
7.0
6.7
6.4
8.2
6.5
7.5
6.3
6.7
5.8
7.5
6.6
6.4
7.8
6.5
6.1
7.3
More Like Pérola
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pérola
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pérola about?
Soon after learning of the death of his mother Pérola, Mauro returns to his old family home in Bauru (São Paulo, Brazil). A look back into his mother’s peculiar habits, her illusions, sense of humor, spirituality, and desire to control all things... with the love and tenderness that only distance and time allow. A reunion between mother and son: their conflicts, conversations, and dreams of a better life all converge in constructing a swimming pool in their backyard. It is a portrait of an ordinary family that fights, makes up, celebrates, cries, and carries on, full of stories just like any other.
Who directed Pérola?
Pérola was directed by Murilo Benício.
Who stars in Pérola?
The principal cast of Pérola includes Drica Moraes, Leonardo Fernandes, Rodolfo Vaz, Valentina Bandeira, Cláudia Missura.
When was Pérola released and how long is it?
Pérola was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Pérola?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pérola was composed by Berna Ceppas.