Lady on the Bus explained

Lady on the Bus
Native Name:
Director:Neville de Almeida
Screenplay:Neville de Almeida
Producer:Albertino Fonseca
Walter Schilke
Flávio Leandro
Starring:Sônia Braga
Nuno Leal Maia
Cinematography:Edson Santos
Editing:Raimundo Higino
Music:Caetano Veloso
Studio:Regina Filmes
Distributor:Embrafilme
Runtime:90 minutes
Country:Brazil
Language:Portuguese

Lady on the Bus (Portuguese: '''A Dama do Lotação''') is a 1978 Brazilian erotic drama film written and directed by Neville de Almeida, based on the short story of the same name by Nelson Rodrigues.

Plot

Solange and Carlos have known each other since childhood and their marriage is arranged. On their wedding night, the inexperienced Solange resists her husband, who grows frustrated and impatient. Carlos ultimately forces himself on her and commits rape. Solange is traumatized and despite loving Carlos, wants nothing to do with him anymore. Solange tries to overcome her sexual dysfunction by having sex with strangers she picks up on buses.

Cast