Film · Drama, Family, Romance

The Little Bird of Ribeira (1960)

The Little Bird of Ribeira

Popular in the riverside area of Porto, Micas raised her daughter, Madalena, at the cost of sacrifice, as her father emigrated to Brazil. With a happy voice, Madalena works on unloading the coal, seeing her loves thwarted by her humble condition. Barata, another typical figure who makes a living from expedients, helps Madalena's father - meanwhile returned, to "register" her - in a kidnapping plan capable of facilitating her reconciliation with Micas, who is reluctant... Things get complicated, but happiness ends up triumphing.

Director

Augusto Fraga

Country

Portugal

Language

Portuguese

Release date

February 12, 1960

Original title

O Passarinho da Ribeira