New Wave
Mar 03 1983
•2h 42m
•Comedy
The female players of a newly formed football team are forced to deal with the prejudices of a conservative society that reviles them, as well as grapple with their own personal problems.
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Carla Camurati
Rita
Tânia Alves
Helena
Vera Zimmermann
Regina Casé
Rubi
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