
Synopsis
Based on a short story by Mia Couto titled "A Fogueira," it tells the story of a man obsessed with building his wife's grave before her death, who ends up being buried by her in the grave he dug for her. A story of love and respect told around a campfire. This film is João Ribeiro's debut and was made as his final project.
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