IMDb 6.2 2021 HD

The Tsugua Diaries

The Tsugua Diaries

2021
Drama
102 min NR PT
6.045 / 10
6.2 IMDB

Crista, Carloto and João are building an airy greenhouse for butterflies in the garden. The three of them share household routines, day after day… And they are not…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Maureen Fazendeiro / Miguel Gomes / Patrick Mendes
Starring
Crista Alfaiate / Carloto Cotta / João Nunes Monteiro / Isabel Cardoso / Joaquim Carvalho / Mário Castanheira / Maureen Fazendeiro / Miguel Gomes

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

contemplative observational slow peaceful quiet domestic naturalistic deliberate mundane artistic meditative subtle

Reviews

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Phoebe Sterling
Mar 30, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'The Tsugua Diaries' offers a slice-of-life experience, focusing on Crista Alfaiate, Carloto Cotta, and João Nunes Monteiro as they build a greenhouse. The performances are understated, fitting the film's quiet, observational tone. However, the pervasive slowness and lack…

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Julian Thorne
Mar 30, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A truly transportive piece, 'The Tsugua Diaries' features standout performances from Crista Alfaiate, Carloto Cotta, and João Nunes Monteiro, who embody a palpable sense of shared purpose. The film's directorial vision, though anonymous, is remarkably assured, creating an…

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Seraphina Dubois
Mar 30, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'The Tsugua Diaries' presents a minimalist portrait of three individuals, Crista Alfaiate, Carloto Cotta, and João Nunes Monteiro, engaged in the slow, deliberate act of constructing a greenhouse. The tone is resolutely meditative, inviting audiences to absorb the…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 30, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

In 'The Tsugua Diaries', a trio of performers—Crista Alfaiate, Carloto Cotta, and João Nunes Monteiro—masterfully embody a sense of shared existence. The film’s strength lies in its unwavering focus on the minutiae of building a butterfly haven, allowing…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 30, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Crista Alfaiate, Carloto Cotta, and João Nunes Monteiro inhabit 'The Tsugua Diaries' with a quiet grace. Their shared endeavour, the construction of an airy greenhouse for butterflies, becomes a canvas for observing domesticity. The direction, though uncredited, fosters…

FAQs

'The Tsugua Diaries' is likely to resonate with viewers who appreciate contemplative cinema, slow cinema movements, and films that prioritise atmosphere and observation over fast-paced plotting. Those interested in the quiet beauty of everyday life, the process of creation, and character-driven, subtle narratives will find much to engage with. It offers a unique, meditative experience for audiences seeking something beyond mainstream storytelling.