Father’s Chair(2012)
Overview
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.
Director
Luciano Moura
Studio
Globo Filmes
Cast
Wagner Moura
as Theo Gadelha
Mariana Lima
as Branca Gadelha
Brás Antunes
as Pedro Gadelha
Lima Duarte
as Sal Gadelha
Abrahão Farc
as Sr. Custódio
Rui Rezende
as Homem Grande
Lúcia Bronstein
as Maura
Edmilson Cordeiro
as Homem PET
Max Huszar
as Levy
Teca Pereira
as Vó Favela
Donizeti Mazonas
as Funcionário de Suípa
João Fábio Cabral
as Tratorista
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2012
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
Portuguese
Rating
7 / 10
Production Companies
Globo Filmes
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What is Father’s Chair about?▼
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.
Who directed Father’s Chair?▼
Father’s Chair was directed by Luciano Moura and released in 2012. It is a drama film.
How long is Father’s Chair?▼
Father’s Chair has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
Who stars in Father’s Chair?▼
The cast of Father’s Chair includes Wagner Moura as Theo Gadelha, Mariana Lima as Branca Gadelha, Brás Antunes as Pedro Gadelha, Lima Duarte as Sal Gadelha, Abrahão Farc as Sr. Custódio and more.
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