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.
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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 Alexandre
Paulo César Pereio as Assunção
Cláudio Marzo as psychoanalyst
Márcia Rodrigues as Dolores
Paulo Villaça as Loafer
Roberto Bonfim as Bacalhau
Rodolfo Arena
Ney Santanna as Contínuo
Ivan Setta as Mosquito
Washington Fernandes as Passenger
Yara Amaral as Dona Matilde
Adele Fátima as Samba dancer
Cissa Guimarães as Wedding guest