Bad Living
Mal Viver
Synopsis
In a family-run hotel near the northern coast of Portugal, several women from the same family, spanning different generations, live together. Their relationship, poisoned by bitterness, struggles to survive in the decaying hotel. The unexpected arrival of a granddaughter in this claustrophobic space provokes turmoil and rekindles latent hatreds and accumulated resentments.
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Top Cast
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Anabela Moreira
Piedade
Rita Blanco
Sara
Madalena Almeida
Salomé
Cleia Almeida
Raquel
Vera Barreto
Ângela
Nuno Lopes
Jaime
Filipa Areosa
Camila
Leonor Silveira
Elisa
Rafael Morais
Alexandre
Lia Carvalho
Graça
Beatriz Batarda
Judite
Carolina Amaral
Alice
Leonor Vasconcelos
Júlia
Alma Moreira
Cadela Alma
Julieta Canijo
Cadela do Hotel
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlinale
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$73K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- João Canijo
- Screenplay & Story
- João Canijo
- Original Title
- Mal Viver
- Country of Origin
- Portugal, France
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Worldwide Gross
- $73K
- Production Studios
- Midas Filmes, Les Films de l'Après-Midi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
João Canijo
João Canijo
Department Leadership Roster
João Canijo
Director
João Canijo
Writer
Nádia Santos Henriques
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Living
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What is Bad Living about?
In a family-run hotel near the northern coast of Portugal, several women from the same family, spanning different generations, live together. Their relationship, poisoned by bitterness, struggles to survive in the decaying hotel. The unexpected arrival of a granddaughter in this claustrophobic space provokes turmoil and rekindles latent hatreds and accumulated resentments.
Who directed Bad Living?
Bad Living was directed by João Canijo.
Who stars in Bad Living?
The principal cast of Bad Living includes Anabela Moreira, Rita Blanco, Madalena Almeida, Cleia Almeida, Vera Barreto.
When was Bad Living released and how long is it?
Bad Living was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
How much did Bad Living make at the box office?
Bad Living grossed $73K in worldwide ticket sales.