Central station - Central do Brasil (1998)

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one of the most acclaimed films of the year, central station is a profoundly moving tale of the human spirit, featuring an unforgettable lead performance by fernanda montenegro (best actress winner, national board of review).
inside rio de janeiro's bustling central station, two very unlikely souls are about to become inextricably linked. when a young boy (vinicius de oliveira) witnesses his mother's accidental death, a lonely retired schoolteacher reluctantly takes the child under her wing. although initially distrustful of each other, the two form an uncommon bond as they venture from the bustling city to brazil's barren and remote northeast region in search of the boy's father. together, the two embark on a journey of the heart that restores the woman's spirit and teaches the child precious life lessons. a powerful tear-jerker of uncommon grace and heart, central station is destined to become a classic.