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Father’s Chair

Father’s Chair

2012•1h 33m•7.0/10
Drama

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7.0/10(60)

Theo is living the good life in an upscale Brazilian neighborhood. He’s a hardworking doctor, husband, and father. However, Theo has chosen his career over his family, and little by little he discovers that his world is crumbling around him. His beloved mentor and surrogate father is dying, and his wife announces that she wants a divorce. Yet nothing prepares him for the day when he comes home to discover that his 15-year-old son, Pedro, has disappeared. Theo takes to the road in search of his son. In a journey that leads him throughout Brazil, Theo discovers what really matters to him. Searching for his missing son, Theo finds himself.

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Globo Filmes

Language

PT

Status

Released

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Cast

Wagner Moura

Wagner Moura

Theo Gadelha

Mariana Lima

Mariana Lima

Branca Gadelha

Brás Antunes

Brás Antunes

Pedro Gadelha

Lima Duarte

Lima Duarte

Sal Gadelha

Abrahão Farc

Abrahão Farc

Sr. Custódio

Rui Rezende

Rui Rezende

Homem Grande

Lúcia Bronstein

Maura

Edmilson Cordeiro

Edmilson Cordeiro

Homem PET

Max Huszar

Levy

Teca Pereira

Teca Pereira

Vó Favela

Donizeti Mazonas

Donizeti Mazonas

Funcionário de Suípa

João Fábio Cabral

João Fábio Cabral

Tratorista

Luisa Arraes

Luisa Arraes

Liz

Thierry Trémouroux

Thierry Trémouroux

Patrick

Leandro da Hora

Borracheiro

Pascoal Villaboim

Pascoal Villaboim

Beto Favela

Gabrielle Lopes

Gabrielle Lopes

Mãe de Levy

Rincon Sapiência

Rincon Sapiência

Motoqueiro Playboy de Saruí

Maria Aparecida Machado

Mãe 1º Barraco da Favela

Raphael Rodrigues

Menino 12 Anos 1º Barraco da Favela

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