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Movie poster: My Friend from Faro (2008)
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My Friend from Faro

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2008 · 91 min Drama
5.3 / 10 · TMDB

Eternal daydreamer Mel can't wait to quit her sucky catering job and fly to her dream destination: Portugal. Things change when the beautiful Jenny literally crashes into her life when Mel nearly runs her over in her classic BMW. It is love at first sight, however there is just one problem: Jenny mistakenly assumes Mel to be a boy. Despite this, the pair become boyfriend and girlfriend. With Mel attempting to disguise her true gender at every turn, her journey from tomboy to out lesbian is fraught with life-defining dilemmas and sweet surprises.

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Original Title Mein Freund aus Faro
Year 2008
Country Germany
Genre Drama
Director Nana Neul
Runtime 91 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.3/10 (16 votes)

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My Friend from Faro is an acquired taste at 5.3/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A 2008 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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