Lady on the Bus

Lady on the Bus 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 Sônia Braga as Solange Nuno Leal Maia as Carlos Jorge Dória as Father Carlos Paulo César Pereio as Assumption/Asunção Cláudio Marzo as psychoanalyst Márcia Rodrigues Paulo Villaça as Loafer Roberto Bonfim as Cod Rodolfo Arena Ney Santanna Ivan Setta as Mosquito Washington Fernandes External links