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Senator (The)

Country: Brazil, Language: Portuguese, 85 mins

Original Title

O Senador
  • Director: Mauro Carvalho

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Renan is the secret gay lover of conservative Brazilian Senator Arthur Alencar, whose popularity has risen while preaching about the importance of traditional family values on television. Already conflicted, Renan's predicament intensifies when he starts falling in love with Victor, a journalist determined to expose the senator's hypocritical life. While Renan grapples with the dilemma of following his feelings or remaining loyal to the senator, Victor delves deeper into the investigation. Tension escalates as Victor approaches the uncomfortable truth putting Renan in a position of definitive choice.


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Cast & Characters

Joao Cury,
Johnny Alcantara,
Juliana Zancanaro,
Sergio Harger,