The Fortunate Ones

The Fortunate Ones (2024) is a drama film directed by Jeanne Waltz rated 5.9/10.

Algarve, late 90s. Following the death of her grandmother, Milene - a strong young woman full of life despite a slight mental handicap - divides her life between her family of notables and a Cape Verdean family that keeps her going, whom she met when her grandmother died. The wind that whistles in the cranes plunges us into the world of two families against the backdrop of Portugal's recent past.

Cast

Rita Cabaço

Milene

Milton Lopes

Antonino

Maria Fortes

Ana Mata

Isabel Cardoso

Felícia

Beatriz Batarda

Ângela Margarida

Carla Maciel

Gininha

Ruben Garcia

Afonso

João Lagarto

Rui Ludovice

Romeu Runa

Tio Dom

Cleo Diára

Claudina

Luís Lucas

Frutuoso

Cucha Carvalheiro

Juliana