Manuel abandons the routines of his life in Lisbon and boards a 15th century Portuguese caravel under pirate law. A betrayal onboard triggers a series of terrible events that Manuel overcome while keeping his moral principles intact.
Step aside Vikings, here come the most endearing Portuguese pirates to ever grace the big screen! An idiosyncratic parable on the unpredictable voyage of self-discovery, João Nicolau’s quirky take on nautical intrigues blends sci-fi elements with enchanting tableaux of seafarers’ day-to-day rituals.
France
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