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Plot

Based on the novel by Jorge Amado, this Brazilian comedy follows the strange events that befall Doña Flor (Sonia Braga) after she is left a widow by the death of her wild, irresponsible husband. (He died after another wanton night of carousing) Attempting to marry more wisely the second time around, Doña Flor weds a stable, but boring, pharmacist who has no interest in sex. When she discovers that her new sex life is less than satisfying, Doña Flor is visited by the sexy ghost of her late husband. This film is in Portuguese with English subtitles.
MPAA Rating:
Not Yet Rated
Genre(s):
Comedy,Fantasy
Run Time:
106min.
Theatrical Release Date:
08/10/2003
DVD Release Date:
11/30/1999
Director(s):
Themes:
Supernatural Romance,Death of a Partner,Immortality
Tone:
Affectionate,Fanciful,Gentle,Humorous,Sexual
Keywords:
afterlife,death,ghost,remarriage,sex,sexual-frustration,widow/widower
Language:
Portuguese