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Odete (2005)
Release Year: 2005
Nation: N/A
Alternative Title: Two Drifters
Director: João Pedro Rodrigues
Writer: João Pedro Rodrigues, Paulo Rebelo
Production & Genre
Producer(s): N/A
Companies: N/A
Genre: Drama
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Story
Pedro and Rui celebrate their one-year anniversary with dinner. Afterward, Pedro leaves but dies in a car crash en route home. Odete and Alberto, another couple, are struggling due to Odete's desire for a child. Pedro lived in Odete's building. At Pedro's wake, Odete steals his ring, a final gift from Rui, from his finger. During the burial, Odete behaves erratically, claiming she is pregnant with Pedro's child and wearing his stolen ring. Rui, grieving Pedro's loss, starts seeing Pedro's apparition and drinks heavily. Odete's obsession with Pedro begins to affect Rui, causing friction between them.
Summary
Odete (2005), directed by João Pedro Rodrigues, is a dramatic exploration of grief, obsession, and possession. The film revolves around three central characters: Pedro, Rui, and Odete. The story unfolds after Pedro's sudden death in a car crash following a dinner date with Rui to celebrate their first anniversary. Odete, who lives in the same building as Pedro, becomes obsessed with him after his death, stealing his ring and claiming she is carrying his child. Rui, grief-stricken and haunted by Pedro's apparition, struggles to cope with his loss. Odete's increasingly erratic behavior and her intrusion into Rui's life create a tense atmosphere, leading to an uncertain outcome.
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