The Best Mother in the World

Plot

To escape her abusive husband, garbage collector Gal packs her two young children, Rihanna and Benin, onto the top of her cart and heads across São Paulo to her cousin’s house. As she struggles to avoid the dangers of the streets along the way, she convinces the children that they are on a big and exciting adventure. When they arrive at her cousin’s house, they are warmly welcomed and fed. However, what initially seems like a safe haven soon turns out to be a trap. Gal realises that not only her own safety is at risk, but also the future of her children.

About The Best Mother in the World

The Best Mother in the World (Portuguese: A melhor mãe do mundo) is a 2025 drama film directed by Anna Muylaert, co-written by Muylaert, Grace Passô and Mariana Jaspe. The film follows Gal (Shirley Cruz), a hard-working waste collector mother who fights for the safety of her young children. The film had its world premiere in the Berlinale Special section of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on 15 February 2025. It was theatrically released in Brazil on 7 August 2025 by Galeria Distribuidora.

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