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Rosa de Alfama
Rosa de Alfama

ROSA DE ALFAMA

Directed by Henrique Campos
Portugal, 1953
Drama, Musical, Comedy

Synopsis

In a Lisbon neighbourhood, a young woman named Rosa falls in love with dandy Renato and gets pregnant. Her troubles begin once the young man refuses to assume his responsibilities. Therefore, to avoid social backlash Rosa must marry and the most suitable husband appears, her adoptive brother, José.

Synopsis

In a Lisbon neighbourhood, a young woman named Rosa falls in love with dandy Renato and gets pregnant. Her troubles begin once the young man refuses to assume his responsibilities. Therefore, to avoid social backlash Rosa must marry and the most suitable husband appears, her adoptive brother, José.