Pororoca
Pororoca

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Pororoca

2018
Movie
153 min
Romanian

Cristina and Tudor have founded a happy family with their two children, Maria and Ilie. They are in their thirties and live an ordinary life in a nice apartment in a Romanian town, but one Sunday morning when Tudor takes his kids to the park, Maria disappears. Their lives abruptly change forever.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Félix ViscarretGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

The film follows the story of a father who, after his wife disappears and is presumed dead, embarks on a desperate search for his children. He becomes convinced they are alive and being held by his missing wife, leading him on a perilous journey that blurs the lines between reality and obsession.

Critical Reception

Pororoca received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its intense atmosphere, strong performances, and exploration of grief and paternal obsession. Some found the narrative occasionally convoluted, but the emotional core and suspense were widely acknowledged.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gripping suspense and emotional depth.

  • Mario Casas delivers a powerful, haunting performance.

  • The film effectively portrays a father's descent into obsession.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The title 'Pororoca' refers to a powerful tidal bore phenomenon that occurs in some rivers, symbolizing the overwhelming and destructive force of the father's emotions and search.

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