''Once Upon a Time Was I, Verônica'' ( pt, Era Uma Vez Eu, Verônica) is a 2012
Brazilian drama film
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directed and written by
Marcelo Gomes. At the 45th
Festival de Brasília
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it shared the Best Film Award with ''
They'll Come Back'', and won Best Supporting Actor (W. J Solha), Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography and Best Score.
Plot
Veronica, a newly graduated medical student, goes through a moment of reflection and doubt. She questions not only her professional choices, but also her intimate relationships and even her ability to cope with life.
Cast
*Hermila Guedes as Verônica
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João Miguel as Gustavo
*W. J Solha as Zé Maria
*Renata Roberta as Maria
*Inaê Veríssimo as Ciça
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Maeve Jinkings
Maeve Jinkings Melo Silva (born 4 August 1976) is a Brazilian actress.
Early life
Jinkings was born in Brasilia, Brazil's capital, the daughter of a merchant and a photojournalist. At the age of five she moved with her mother to Belém, Par ...
Production
Director
Marcelo Gomes revealed the sex scene between
João Miguel and
Hermila Guedes is unsimulated.
References
External links
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2012 drama films
2012 films
Brazilian drama films
Films directed by Marcelo Gomes
Films shot in Recife
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