

The Night's Substance
2021, Portuguese. Directed by Bernard Lessa.
Jaiane now lives in Brazil, while Aissa, a Mozambican sailor who has just arrived in the city, tries to have a real experience on dry land. A story of unconventional passion follows.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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- Released
- 6 October 2021
- Original title
- A Matéria Noturna
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Bernard Lessa
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The Night's Substance runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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The Night's Substance isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 October 2021. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Night's Substance?
If you liked The Night's Substance, try Sergio, 40 Acres, The Dreamseller.
Who directed The Night's Substance?
The Night's Substance (2021) was directed by Bernard Lessa and stars Shirlene Paixão, Welket Bungué, Altamir Furlane.