A poor in the hand is worth two in the theft
Free adaptation of Machado de Assis's short story "Pai Contra Mãe", having some of Nireu Cavalcanti's 18th Century chronicles as inspiration, the film traces parallels between life in during the slavery period and in modern Brazil.
Orignal Title
Quanto Vale ou É por Quilo?
Orignal Language
pt
Duration
110 minutes
Genre
Drama
Status
Released
Release Data
2005-05-20
Budget
$2000000
Production Companies
Agravo Produções Cinematográficas