

The Memory Beneath the Waters
Original Title: “A Memória das Águas Ocultas”
“Some memories know no rest.”
Overview
After awakening from a recurring nightmare, Luanda, a Black woman and single mother, finds her day pierced by painful memories that insist on resurfacing. A seemingly simple, intimate unease draws her back into recollections of a past shaped by poverty and sorrow. As she confronts these ghosts, Luanda revisits the experiences that forged her path and reveal the strength of the woman she has become.
Top Cast

Priscila Maria
Luanda

Sophia Laviny
Inaê

Renata Santos
Janaína
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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