The Best Mother in the World (2025)

7.1/10 • 105 min • Drama

Overview

To escape her abusive husband, garbage collector Gal packs her two young children, Rihanna and Benin, onto the top of her cart and heads across São Paulo to her cousin’s house. As she struggles to avoid the dangers of the streets along the way, she convinces the children that they are on a big and exciting adventure. When they arrive at her cousin’s house, they are warmly welcomed and fed. However, what initially seems like a safe haven soon turns out to be a trap. Gal realises that not only her own safety is at risk, but also the future of her children.

Cast

Shirley Cruz

Seu Jorge

Rihanna Barbosa

Benin Ayo

Rejane Faria

Luedji Luna

Rubens Santos

Katiuscia Canoro

Lourenço Mutarelli

Ayomi Domenica

Dexter

Babu

Lucas Andrade

Angela Valentin

Teka Romualdo

Cida

Clodd Dias

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