Toll - a feature film at POV
Schedule
Sun Jan 05 2025 at 10:15 am to 01:15 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Maxwell Blade Theatre of Magic | Hot Springs National Park, AR
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Toll by Carolina MarkowiczToll is a poignant yet surprisingly comedic film that follows the story of Suellen, a toll booth attendant living in the industrial city of Cubatão, Brazil. Struggling to make ends meet, Suellen discovers a morally questionable way to raise extra money: engaging in illegal activities to fund her son's enrollment in an expensive gay conversion workshop led by a renowned priest. Torn between her love for her son, Antonio, affectionately known as "Tiquinho," and her conservative values, she navigates the complexities of their fraught relationship.
As tensions rise, particularly concerning Tiquinho's proud identity as a gay teenager, Suellen's desperation peaks when she reconnects with her old boyfriend, Arauto, to execute her plan. Set against a high-stakes backdrop of industrial pollution and societal pressures, Toll expertly balances emotional depth with resilience and humor, revealing the absurdities and challenges of Suellen's choices. With unexpected twists and a raw honesty, this film explores the profound impact of love amidst the chaos of life.
*preceded by short film Loulou
Loulou by Raphael Thet
Loulou tries to experiment with his femininity while searching his mother’s closet.
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Where is it happening?
Maxwell Blade Theatre of Magic, 817 Central Ave,Hot Springs,AR,United States, Hot Springs National ParkEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
