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The River Remains the Same
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The River Remains the Same

2026-12-12 · 25 min · Not rated

Drama

After years away from home, Pedro returns to the small town where he grew up to visit his gravely ill father. As he struggles to mend a relationship long defined by silence, he finds himself reunited with his first love, confronting the memories and feelings he left behind. In the process, he comes to realize that the past is not a place we can return to, but something we carry with us, shaping who we become.

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Directors
Gustavo Helmer
Production companies
GH PRODUÇÕES
Countries
Brazil
Status
In Production

Top Cast

Xuan ChristianXuan ChristianPedro Ribeiro
Harles OliveiraHarles OliveiraManoel Ribeiro
Eliane GomesEliane GomesMarina Lima
Ely NegrãoEly NegrãoHelena Ribeiro
Gabrielly CamposGabrielly CamposAna Carolina Ribeiro
Sofia GabiSofia GabiLuciana Silva
Fábio JúniorFábio JúniorMotorista
Jamilly SardinhaJamilly SardinhaCamila
Valentina BaroliValentina BaroliAna Carolina Ribeiro (Criança)
Vitória MonteiroVitória MonteiroAtendente do supermercado
Letícia CardosoLetícia CardosoLetícia Cardoso

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