The Heart's Root
movie

Released October 18, 2000
Genres:
Overview
Set in the Lisbon during the festivities of Saint Anthony, the patron saint of lovers and the old town. The story is about Cato, a nationalist politician who is charismatic and unscrupulous. He obsessively pursues Silvia, a mystical and mysterious young transvestite whom he meets at the festival. When Silvia runs into Vicente, a policeman who arrests transvestites and threatens them, Silvia must look towards blackmail to save herself. Compromising photos of Cato start to emerge among opposition parties and he must do all in his power to save his political career.
Runtime
1h 58m
Origin Country
Portugal
Original Language
Portuguese
Original Title
A Raiz do Coração
Status
Released
Production Countries
- France
- Portugal
Spoken Languages
- Português (Portuguese)
Production Companies

RTP
Portugal
- no logo available
Suma Filmes
Portugal
- no logo available
Boomerang Productions
Portugal
- no logo available
Les Films de l'Atalante
Portugal








