Once Upon a Time Veronica

Synopsis: Brazil's Marcelo Gomes leaps to the front rank of South American filmmakers with his sophomore feature ONCE UPON A TIME VERONICA (Era uma vez eu, Veronica), a superbly sensual character study of a young woman navigating emotional and professional crossroads. Built around a stunning central performance by Hermila Guedes, it premiered at Toronto Film Festival before landing five major awards at Brazil's national film festival in Brasilia and then nabbing a special mention in the Horizontes Latinos section at San Sebastian. Veronica is fresh out of medical school. It's a crucial time in her life, a period filled with doubts and important decisions to be made: tough career choices, her intimate bond with her ailing father, and her active but chaotic love life. Veronica must deal with all of them as she tries to cope with the adult life that lies ahead. ONCE UPON A TIME VERONICA is a fairy-tale in reverse. There are no fairy godmothers, no weddings, and no dreams. Veronica's story reveals itself through adventures, misfortunes, desires and songs.     Source: Big World Pictures