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Laura

A gripping psychological thriller that delves into the complexities of obsession and the darker sides of modern love.

SYNOPSIS:

Laura is the Brazilian version of the acclaimed English film My One and Only.

A gripping psychological thriller, Laura delves into the complexities of obsession and the darker sides of modern love. The story follows Laura, a single woman in her 30s, struggling to move on from a passionate yet destructive affair with her married lover, Ben. Seeking a fresh start, she begins dating Noah, whom she meets through a dating app. But as her past with Ben lingers and her attachment to Noah deepens, the lines between love and obsession begin to blur, pushing Laura down a dangerous path.

Laura is a chilling exploration of how our hyper-connected world can entrap us, blurring the boundaries between intimacy and obsession. A haunting cautionary tale, the film reveals the dangerous consequences of unresolved emotions and the complexities of modern relationships.

Production: Union

Producer: Natasha Murphy

Director: Jonathan Albert Murphy

Based on a Radio Play by Dawn King

Screenwriter: Jonathan Albert Murphy

Starring: Priscila Sol, Eucir de Souza,Yoram Blaschkauer, Dani Guedes, Vanessa Lóes, Luciana Caminoto, Margarida Morini, Cláudio Müller

Director of Photography: Hugo Takeuchi

Production Design: Carla Luz

Costume Designer: Mayhara Nogueira

Sound Design: Chris Vine

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