A young man forages for magic mushrooms in the forests surrounding Lisbon, before distributing them with carrier pigeons to locals suffering from depression. With Shrooms Jorge Jácome trades the expected sensationalism of its central subject for lyricism and curiosity, shooting on dreamy, gossamer 16mm.
As Hope's sexual life steams up, her work as an ER doctor takes a turn for the worse when an abusive husband of a battered patient blames her for his misgivings. Soon, Hope's personal life becomes entangled with her work life, putting both at risk.—AndreaPomMom