
Feature film — 2012
Father’s Chair (2012)
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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Director: Luciano Moura
On screen
Cast & crew

Wagner Moura
Theo Gadelha

Mariana Lima
Branca Gadelha

Brás Antunes
Pedro Gadelha

Lima Duarte
Sal Gadelha

Abrahão Farc
Sr. Custódio

Rui Rezende
Homem Grande
Lúcia Bronstein
Maura

Edmilson Cordeiro
Homem PET
Max Huszar
Levy

Teca Pereira
Vó Favela

Donizeti Mazonas
Funcionário de Suípa

João Fábio Cabral
Tratorista
