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Feature film — 2012

Father’s Chair (2012)

7.01h 33mDrama

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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A high-signal pick with 61 votes.

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Director: Luciano Moura

On screen

Cast & crew

Wagner Moura as Theo Gadelha

Wagner Moura

Theo Gadelha

Mariana Lima as Branca Gadelha

Mariana Lima

Branca Gadelha

Brás Antunes as Pedro Gadelha

Brás Antunes

Pedro Gadelha

Lima Duarte as Sal Gadelha

Lima Duarte

Sal Gadelha

Abrahão Farc as Sr. Custódio

Abrahão Farc

Sr. Custódio

Rui Rezende as Homem Grande

Rui Rezende

Homem Grande

L

Lúcia Bronstein

Maura

Edmilson Cordeiro as Homem PET

Edmilson Cordeiro

Homem PET

M

Max Huszar

Levy

Teca Pereira as Vó Favela

Teca Pereira

Vó Favela

Donizeti Mazonas as Funcionário de Suípa

Donizeti Mazonas

Funcionário de Suípa

João Fábio Cabral as Tratorista

João Fábio Cabral

Tratorista