O Ralo movie poster

O Ralo

February 2, 1999 0h 16m 5.0/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1999. O Ralo is a comedy film. directed by Frederico Serra. At just 16 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Joaquim Nicolau, Miguel Borges, and Philippe Leroux

Synopsis

After a sink full of soapy water empties through a gurgling drain, a finger appears from underneath: Zé, a plumber, is at work. Eva, the lady of the house, interrupts him wearing little but a smile. She coaxes him out and seduction begins, interrupted by the surprise arrival of her lover, Carlão, a gun-toting criminal. Zé hides under the sink, watching through the drain hole as Carlão gives Eva a valuable necklace and makes love to her. Carlão is called away abruptly on business only to have his enemy Zim arrive a minute later to claim the necklace. Zé's still under the sink observing as mayhem descends on the kitchen. Will it end with a bang or a whimper?

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 2, 1999 26 years ago
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Runtime 0h 16m 16 minutes total
User Rating 5.0/10 Mixed (4 votes)
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Language Portuguese Original language
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Country Portugal Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is O Ralo about?

After a sink full of soapy water empties through a gurgling drain, a finger appears from underneath: Zé, a plumber, is at work. Eva, the lady of the house, interrupts him wearing little but a smil...

Who directed O Ralo?

O Ralo was directed by Frederico Serra.

How long is O Ralo?

O Ralo has a runtime of 0 hours and 16 minutes (16 minutes total).

When was O Ralo released?

O Ralo was released on February 2, 1999 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in O Ralo?

The main cast of O Ralo includes Joaquim Nicolau, Miguel Borges, Philippe Leroux, Sónia Costa, Vera Alves.