
The River Remains the Same
2026-12-12 · 25 min · Not rated
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 ChristianPedro Ribeiro
Harles OliveiraManoel Ribeiro
Eliane GomesMarina Lima
Ely NegrãoHelena Ribeiro
Gabrielly CamposAna Carolina Ribeiro
Sofia GabiLuciana Silva
Fábio JúniorMotorista
Jamilly SardinhaCamila
Valentina BaroliAna Carolina Ribeiro (Criança)
Vitória MonteiroAtendente do supermercado
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