A Mother's Embrace
Abraço de Mãe
“The rain is coming.”
Synopsis
In 1996, during one of the biggest tropical storms ever to hit Rio de Janeiro, Ana and her firefighter team must evacuate a nursing home at risk of collapsing — but they soon discover the place’s mysterious residents have other plans with the arrival of the rain.
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-08-28
Top Cast
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Marjorie Estiano
Ana
Chandelly Braz
Cristina
Javier Drolas
Ulisses
Reynaldo Machado
Roque
Val Perré
Dias
Angela Rabello
Drika
Helena Varvaki
Carmem
Rafael Canedo
Mourão
Maria Volpe
Lia
Mel Nunes
Ana (Criança)
Thelmo Fernandes
Coronel
João Lucas Romero
Paramédico
Ricardo Ventura
Sr. Carvalho
Rodrigo de Arruda
Visitante Metaleiro
Lourisinha Fernandes
Moradora Asilo
Chao Chen
Homem Viajante
Lian Tai
Mulher Viajante
Aiyon Chung
Pai Viajante
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival do Rio - Rio de Janeiro Int'l Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 16, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cristian Ponce
- Screenplay & Story
- Cristian Ponce, André Pereira, Gabriela Capello, Christiano Menezes, César Bravo
- Original Score
- Bernardo Uzeda
- Original Title
- Abraço de Mãe
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Lupa Filmes, Grupo Morbido
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cristian Ponce
Cristian Ponce, André Pereira, Gabriela Capello, Christiano Menezes, César Bravo
Bernardo Uzeda
Franco Cerana, Leandro Pagliaro
Hernán Biasotti
André Pereira, Mariana Muniz
Department Leadership Roster
Cristian Ponce
Writer
André Pereira
Producer
André Pereira
Writer
Cristian Ponce
Director
Hernán Biasotti
Editor
Gabriela Capello
Writer
Maurício Stal
Visual Effects Supervisor
Bernardo Uzeda
Original Music Composer
Franco Cerana
Director of Photography
Leandro Pagliaro
Director of Photography
Mariana Muniz
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Mother's Embrace
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What is A Mother's Embrace about?
In 1996, during one of the biggest tropical storms ever to hit Rio de Janeiro, Ana and her firefighter team must evacuate a nursing home at risk of collapsing — but they soon discover the place’s mysterious residents have other plans with the arrival of the rain.
Who directed A Mother's Embrace?
A Mother's Embrace was directed by Cristian Ponce.
Who stars in A Mother's Embrace?
The principal cast of A Mother's Embrace includes Marjorie Estiano, Chandelly Braz, Javier Drolas, Reynaldo Machado, Val Perré.
When was A Mother's Embrace released and how long is it?
A Mother's Embrace was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for A Mother's Embrace?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Mother's Embrace was composed by Bernardo Uzeda.