A Song of Lisbon
A Canção de LisboaRating: 8.5 |
Year:1933 |
Country:PT |
Description:
Vasco, a charming medical student living in Lisbon, leads a double life. On one hand, he is supposedly excelling in his studies, thanks to the financial support of his two aunts who believe he has already graduated. On the other hand, Vasco indulges in the city's vibrant nightlife, frequenting fairs and pursuing romantic interests - most notably Alice, a talented seamstress with an ambitious father. When Vasco struggles yet again in his final exams, he is caught off guard by his aunts' sudden plans to visit him in Lisbon, eager to witness his flourishing medical practice. Unbeknownst to them, his bohemian lifestyle threatens to crumble the carefully constructed facade he has built around himself. This lighthearted yet captivating tale explores themes of identity and authenticity as Vasco navigates between his passion for adventure and the expectations placed upon him by both family and society.