Xavier
Jan 01 1991
•2h 30m
•Drama
Xavier returns to Lisbon after a military stint, determined to lead a meaningful life, only to find his world closing in on him.
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Pedro Hestnes
Xavier
Cristina Carvalhal
Rosa
José Meireles
Hipólito
Sandra Faleiro
Luísa
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