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The Backlands Shall Sea
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The Backlands Shall Sea

2024-02-26 · 40 min · ★ 6.3

Comedy · Drama · TV Movie

When an ocean-fascinated cowboy from the Brazilian backlands discovers that the farm where he has worked all his life will be sold, he abandons everything to, finally, get to know the sea. Guided by an old postcard sent by a long-lost love, he embarks on a quest that will redefine his life.

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Directors
Rodrigo Cesar
Production companies
All Screens Films, Globo Filmes, Rede Paraíba
Countries
Brazil
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tay LopezTay LopezBento
Joálisson CunhaJoálisson CunhaCiço
Zezita MatosZezita MatosMaria José
Buda LiraBuda LiraCoronel Plínio
Lucas VelosoLucas VelosoLourenço
Danny BarbosaDanny BarbosaLourdes
Rubens SantosRubens SantosBira
Jamila FacuryJamila FacuryJanaina
Geyson LuizGeyson LuizSansão
Amanda MenelauAmanda MenelauDulce
Paulo PontesPaulo PontesZé Caximbeiro
Nilo PedrosaNilo PedrosaJuvenal
Mário Sergio CabralPitomba
Mayara SantosComadre Fulôzinha
Ubiratan di AssisValentão 1
Jean FariasValentão 2

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