As Polacas
Synopsis
In 1917, Rebeca flees from hunger and war in Poland and arrives in Brazil to reunite with her husband and start a new life. In Rio de Janeiro, she discovers that her husband has died and ends up being held hostage by a large prostitution and women trafficking ring, led by the ruthless Tzvi. Rebeca transgresses her own beliefs and finds allies who are experiencing the same drama. Together, they decide to fight for freedom.
Top Cast
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Valentina Herszage
Rebeca
Caco Ciocler
Tzvi
Dora Freind
Deborah
Amaurih Oliveira
Isaac
Rafael Fuchs Müller
Joseph
Otávio Müller
Delegado Orlando Cardoso
Clarice Niskier
Fanny
Anna Kutner
Perla
Isis Pessino
Helena
Letícia Magalhães
Hadassa
Manuela Libman
Hanna
Erom Cordeiro
Oscar
Liliane Rovaris
Miriam
Marlus Vieira
Policial Santos
Bruce Gomlevsky
Moshe
Erick Debossan
Homem Porto
Bruno Pêgo
Agente da Imigração
Catia Alexandre
Mulher Barraca de Frutas
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival do Rio
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- João Jardim
- Screenplay & Story
- Jaqueline Vargas, Flavio Araújo, George Moura
- Original Score
- Flavia Tygel
- Original Title
- As Polacas
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Migdal Filmes, Globo Filmes, RioFilme, Imagem Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
João Jardim
Jaqueline Vargas, Flavio Araújo, George Moura
Flavia Tygel
Louise Botkay
Marilia Moraes, Fernanda Rondon
Iafa Britz, Angelo Gastal, Marcelo Guerra, Carolina Castro
Department Leadership Roster
João Jardim
Director
Mariana Sued
Costume Design
Iafa Britz
Producer
Jaqueline Vargas
Writer
Flavio Araújo
Writer
George Moura
Writer
Louise Botkay
Director of Photography
Marilia Moraes
Editor
Fernanda Rondon
Editor
Flavia Tygel
Original Music Composer
Carolina Castro
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About As Polacas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is As Polacas about?
In 1917, Rebeca flees from hunger and war in Poland and arrives in Brazil to reunite with her husband and start a new life. In Rio de Janeiro, she discovers that her husband has died and ends up being held hostage by a large prostitution and women trafficking ring, led by the ruthless Tzvi. Rebeca transgresses her own beliefs and finds allies who are experiencing the same drama. Together, they decide to fight for freedom.
Who directed As Polacas?
As Polacas was directed by João Jardim.
Who stars in As Polacas?
The principal cast of As Polacas includes Valentina Herszage, Caco Ciocler, Dora Freind, Amaurih Oliveira, Rafael Fuchs Müller.
When was As Polacas released and how long is it?
As Polacas was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for As Polacas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for As Polacas was composed by Flavia Tygel.