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DRAMA . 1995 . 1h 45m . 6.9/10

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The film tells a story of Mariana, a nurse who leaves Lisbon to accompany an immigrant worker in a comatose sleep on his trip home to Cape Verde. The devoted Portuguese nurse took a journey only to find herself lost in abstract drama.

Starring Isaach de Bankolé, Inês de Medeiros, Édith Scob
6.9/10
Rating
1h 45m
Runtime
1995
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The film tells a story of Mariana, a nurse who leaves Lisbon to accompany an immigrant worker in a comatose sleep on his trip home to Cape Verde. The devoted Portuguese nurse took a journey only to find herself lost in abstract drama.

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Cast
Isaach de Bankolé stars as Leão in Down to Earth.
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Year context
Down to Earth was released 31 years ago in 1995.
Overview
The film tells a story of Mariana, a nurse who leaves Lisbon to accompany an immigrant worker in a comatose sleep on his trip home to Cape Verde. The devoted...
Down to Earth is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 45m.

CAST (20)

Isaach de Bankolé
Isaach de Bankolé
Leão
Inês de Medeiros
Inês de Medeiros
Mariana
Édith Scob
Édith Scob
Edith
Pedro Hestnes
Pedro Hestnes
Edite's Son
RA
Raúl Andrade
Bassoé
MA
Manuel Andrade
Tcheka
JG
João Gomes de Pina
Bassora
AM
Alina Montrond
Alina
SD
Sandra do Canto Brandão
Tina
JM
João Medina
Dr. Medina
Daniel Andrade
Daniel Andrade
Nhelas
CA
Cristiano Andrade Alves
Tano
AA
António Andrade
Kilim
Monica Calle
Monica Calle
Enfermeira em Lisboa
Luis Miguel Cintra
Luis Miguel Cintra
Actor convidado
Isabel de Castro
Isabel de Castro
Actriz convidada
António Sequeira Lopes
António Sequeira Lopes
Betinho
CM
Clotilde Montron
Market Girl
SP
Sidonio Pais Quaresma
Sidónio Pais da Amadora
AT
Amália Tavares
Tarrafal cook

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)
Country
Rating
6.9/10 (24 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Down to Earth about?
The film tells a story of Mariana, a nurse who leaves Lisbon to accompany an immigrant worker in a comatose sleep on his trip home to Cape Verde. The devoted Portuguese nurse took a journey only to find herself lost in abstract drama.
How long is Down to Earth?
Down to Earth has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who stars in Down to Earth?
The cast of Down to Earth includes Isaach de Bankolé, Inês de Medeiros, Édith Scob, Pedro Hestnes, Raúl Andrade.
What is the rating of Down to Earth?
Down to Earth has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 24 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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