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The Heart's Root
The Heart's Root
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THE HEART'S ROOT

A Raiz do Coração

Directed by Paulo Rocha
Portugal, France, 2000
Drama

Synopsis

Cato, a mayoral candidate, instigates a battle between the police (or oppressors) and drag queens in the area (representing the good). Cato himself is in love with Silvia, an associate of the transvestites who populate the streets.

Synopsis

Cato, a mayoral candidate, instigates a battle between the police (or oppressors) and drag queens in the area (representing the good). Cato himself is in love with Silvia, an associate of the transvestites who populate the streets.