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Critic Caroline Rees
rated 8

Against a backdrop of beautifully shot roadside vistas, both actors deliver captivating performances in this touching, spiky tale that's also rich in social detail.

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Cast & Crew

Walter Salles
Director
Otávio Augusto
As Pedrão
Matheus Nachtergaele
As Isaías Paiva
Othon Bastos
As César
Fernanda Montenegro
As Isadora "Dora" Teixeira
Marília Pêra
As Irene
Sergio Kato
As Dora's Client

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"Central Station" is a heartwarming drama about a retired schoolteacher, Dora, who writes letters for illiterate people at Rio de Janeiro's Central Station. When a young boy's mother dies, Dora takes him in and embarks on a journey to find his father. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and form an unlikely bond. Through her experiences, Dora learns to confront her past and rediscover her sense of purpose. Set in the bustling streets of Rio, this film offers a poignant exploration of love, family, and redemption.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Central Station include The Shawshank Redemption, Good Will Hunting, The Believer, Erin Brockovich, American Beauty, Fight Club.

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Central Station was released in theaters on November 20, 1998.