Pirinha

Synopsis

Pirinha is a young woman’s journey through the recesses of her subconscious in search of herself and coming to terms with her past. On her journey, she encounters the so-called ‘evil’ creatures from Cape Verdean folklore that she feared so much as a child, only to discover that “true evil” has its roots in someone else. These encounters, however, are sweetened by memories of the most beautiful phase of her life – time spent with her grandmother, a woman ahead of her time who had a peculiar knowledge of traditional medicine and treated her granddaughter with it whenever needed. As a result, Pirinha is also a story of healing steeped in the cultural rituals of Cape Verde. It is a unique journey, but unfortunately one that is so familiar to many women, yet one that brings hope that wounds can