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202281 minLdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Kevin

202281 minLdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Two decades after meeting in Germany, a Brazilian woman visits Uganda to reconnect with her long-lost friend Kevin.

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Two decades after meeting in Germany, a Brazilian woman visits Uganda to reconnect with her long-lost friend Kevin.

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Joana Oliveira

Joana Oliveiradirector

Laura Barilewriter

Joana Oliveira

Joana Oliveirawriter

Kevin Adwekocast

Joana Oliveira

Joana Oliveiracast

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Joana travels to Uganda to meet Kevin, a friend from Germany, after two decades apart. Their reunion sparks conversations about their lives as they approach 40. The film captures their friendship, revealing contrasts between Brazil and Uganda. Through shared experiences, Joana and Kevin reflect on the passage of time and the changes it brings to personal relationships. Directed by Clarissa Campolina, "Kevin" runs for 81 minutes and was released in 2022.

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