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"The Story of Fausta"
1988
Directed by Bruno Barreto

Betty Fari--remembered for her miraculous performance in Bye Bye Brazil--is Fausta, a quirky cleaning lady whose swinging hips and voluptuous nature opens the door to a more comfortable life with an elderly widower. From the director of Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands. Also stars Daniel Filho. Color. Portuguese with English subtitles.  90 minutes.