Pais Irmao (2017)

"Pais Irmao" is a Portuguese-language drama built around family ties. It's about the strain that comes with them. It's a small-scale production that leans heavily on its cast to carry the weight. Alba Baptista is the draw here. She brings a quiet intensity that feels bigger than the film's modest scope. The hub holds just 1 scene, but it counts. It's a nude scene that catches Baptista in a rare, unguarded moment on screen. It's a glimpse from earlier in her career, well before she became a household name. Completists chasing her full filmography will want this one on the list.