This appears to be a reference to the 1982 Brazilian film (internationally known as Love, Strange Love ), specifically a VHS rip or release.
Later DVDs and streaming versions (when available) often used the truncated 110-minute theatrical cut. The 1982 VHS, distributed by the now-defunct label Vídeo Brinquedo (ironically meaning "Video Toy"), runs 125 minutes. Those lost 15 minutes contain crucial character development for the boy and two extended dream sequences. Amor.Estranho.Amor.-Love.Strange.Love-.1982.VHS...
The legal gridlock holding the film hostage finally broke in the late 2010s and early 2020s. Xuxa’s long-standing contract blocking the film expired, and public sentiment shifted. In interviews, Xuxa herself urged audiences to view the film not as a scandalous taboo, but as a product of its time—fiction created by an adult woman portraying a character, well before she ever anticipated a career in children's television. This appears to be a reference to the
If you search for on eBay, Mercado Livre, or Yahoo Japan Auctions, you will likely find nothing. Or, you will find a listing with a price tag between $800 and $2,500 USD—if it’s authentic. Those lost 15 minutes contain crucial character development
, which contrasts with the darker nature of its subject matter. VHS & Collector Status
In the shadowy corners of video store archives, buried under layers of dust and digital disregard, lies a piece of celluloid history that still sparks intense debate, revulsion, and academic curiosity. The file label reads simply: . To the uninitiated, it looks like a typo-laced relic. To the seasoned collector of rare Brazilian cinema, it is the Holy Grail—or the forbidden fruit.
