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201519 minPGdoc-short

Her Name

201519 minPGdoc-short

At 88 years old, Gesuino, a former shepherd, has never married or had a family, yet he clings to one last passion in isolation.

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At 88 years old, Gesuino, a former shepherd, has never married or had a family, yet he clings to one last passion in isolation.

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Pedro Linodirector

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Gesuino, an 88-year-old former shepherd, lives in isolation, far removed from the outside world. He has never married and has no family. Despite his solitude, Gesuino clings to a singular passion that defines his life. The documentary captures his daily existence and the remnants of a life spent in the quiet embrace of nature. Through his story, the film reflects on themes of loneliness and the enduring human spirit.

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