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The Story Of Fausta

1988, Movie, NR, 100 mins

The Story Of Fausta: Review

Faria is a poor maid who lives in a miserable shantytown on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. Her home sits on the edge of a river and is constantly imperiled by floods. Her husband, a lazy lout, is lamed after a rock falls on his foot, driving him deep into depression and alcoholism. Every day, as Faria takes the train into town for work, she finds herself subjected to the coarse suggestions of an old man. When he presents Faria with a cheap bottle of perfume, she begins to ... read more leave a comment