''Foreign Land'' ( pt, Terra Estrangeira) is a 1995 Brazilian action film directed by

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Synopsis

The film deals with the loneliness experienced by immigrants. It tells the story of Paco (Fernando Alves Pinto), who wants to get to know his mother's land. After her death, and with no money after the confiscation promoted by Collor, Paco accepts to deliver a mysterious package, on request of the also mysterious Igor (Luís Mello), in Portugal, in exchange for the cost of the trip. After losing the package, he meets up with Alex (Fernanda Torres), a Brazilian who works as a waitress in Portugal and lives with Miguel (Alexandre Borges), a musician-turned-heroin addict. Fleeing to Spain, Paco is pursued by bandits interested in the package.

Cast

* Alberto Alexandre - Maitre Machado * Fernando Alves Pinto - Paco *

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- Miguel * Canto e Castro - Porteiro *

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- Manuela * António Cara D'Anjo - Espanhol 1 * Filipe Ferrer - Coprador * João Grosso - Carlos *

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- André * Miguel Hurst - Angolano 3 * Tchéky Karyo - Kraft * João Lagarto - Pedro *

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