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The Dolphin

The Dolphin

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 19, 1987

Runtime

1h 48m

Genres

Drama, Fantasy

User Score

62%

Original Title

Ele, o Boto

Production Companies

LC Barreto

Director

Walter Lima Jr.

Description

According to an Amazonian legend, every month, during the full moon, a Brazilian fishing village receives a mysterious guest: the Boto, who transforms into a human to seduce and be loved by women and hated by men. One of her conquests is the daughter of a fisherman, who has a son with the Boto. He constantly reappears to seduce her, and even when she marries, he continues to look for her. This provokes the ire of the husband, who wants to kill him anyway.