The Cast: Where Are They Now?
- Marcelo Ribeiro (Hugo): After this single, devastating role, Ribeiro never acted again. He reportedly lives a private life away from cameras. Archivists have tried to interview him, but he refuses to discuss the film.
- Vera Fischer (Anna): A major Brazilian sex symbol and beauty queen (Miss Brazil 1969), Fischer continued a successful acting career. She has expressed regret over the film, stating she felt manipulated by Khouri during the shoot.
- Xuxa Meneghel (Tamara): As mentioned, she became a global children’s icon. Her estate has repeatedly blocked official re-releases of Amor Estranho Amor in any format—English or Portuguese.
: Xuxa Meneghel, who later became Brazil's most famous children's TV host, spent decades fighting to keep the film out of circulation due to scenes where her character seduces the young protagonist.
Thematic Analysis
Finding a "full English" version can be difficult because the film was originally shot in Portuguese Одноклассники Subtitled Versions: