A Dress to See Mom
Um Vestido Para Ver a Mamãe
Synopsis
Set in 1972, "A Dress to See Mom" follows nine-year-old Márcia, who, faced with the physical and emotional absence of her mother for four long months, discovers early on the weight of responsibilities. Between household chores and caring for her siblings in a lower-middle-class interracial family, she finds strength to persevere in her mother's memory and affection. With delicacy and a touch of surrealism, the short film reveals the power of the bond between mother and daughter, addressing universal themes such as childhood, longing, and gender inequality. Inspired by a true story.
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- Director
- Karen Suzane
- Original Title
- Um Vestido Para Ver a Mamãe
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 13m
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Karen Suzane
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Karen Suzane
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What is A Dress to See Mom about?
Set in 1972, "A Dress to See Mom" follows nine-year-old Márcia, who, faced with the physical and emotional absence of her mother for four long months, discovers early on the weight of responsibilities. Between household chores and caring for her siblings in a lower-middle-class interracial family, she finds strength to persevere in her mother's memory and affection. With delicacy and a touch of surrealism, the short film reveals the power of the bond between mother and daughter, addressing universal themes such as childhood, longing, and gender inequality. Inspired by a true story.
Who directed A Dress to See Mom?
A Dress to See Mom was directed by Karen Suzane.
Who stars in A Dress to See Mom?
The principal cast of A Dress to See Mom includes Yasmin Castro, Talita Braga, Sofia dos Anjos, Mateus Viana.
When was A Dress to See Mom released and how long is it?
A Dress to See Mom was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 13m.