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Love for Sale

20061h 30mKarim Aïnouz
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 75% · Metacritic 62

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In northern Brazil, Hermila patiently waits for her husband. However, he has abandoned her. Sexy, restless and resolute, she raffles off "a night in paradise" with herself. This beautifully-shot portrait doesn't shy away from the burdens of a young scarred woman, but it also celebrates her courage to live according to her own rules.

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What is Love for Sale (2006) about?

In northern Brazil, Hermila patiently waits for her husband. However, he has abandoned her. Sexy, restless and resolute, she raffles off "a night in paradise" with herself. This beautifully-shot portrait doesn't shy away from the burdens of a young scarred woman, but it also celebrates her courage to live according to her own rules.

Who stars in Love for Sale?

Love for Sale stars Hermila Guedes (Hermila (Suely)), João Miguel (João), Maria Menezes (Maria), Georgina Castro (Georgina), Zezita Matos (Zezita). The film was directed by Karim Aïnouz.

How long is Love for Sale?

Love for Sale has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2006.

Is Love for Sale worth watching?

Love for Sale holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 75. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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