The Option centers on a group of rural women who cut sugar cane and live in ramshackle highway neighborhoods. For many, their only escape to a potentially better life is through prostitution, often with truck drivers.
The original title is "Aopção ou As Rosas da Estrada" (PT).
The runtime is 88 minutes (1h 28m).
The film was directed by Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias.
The screenplay was written by Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias.
Cinematography was handled by Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0128381.
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Aopção ou As Rosas da Estrada
Released
Português
Brazil
