

Father’s Chair
2012-01-20 · 93 min · ★ 7.0
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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- Directors
- Luciano Moura
- Production companies
- Globo Filmes
- Countries
- Brazil
- Status
- Released
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Wagner MouraTheo Gadelha
Mariana LimaBranca Gadelha
Brás AntunesPedro Gadelha
Lima DuarteSal Gadelha
Abrahão FarcSr. Custódio
Rui RezendeHomem Grande
Edmilson CordeiroHomem PET
Teca PereiraVó Favela
Donizeti MazonasFuncionário de Suípa
João Fábio CabralTratorista
Luisa ArraesLiz
Thierry TrémourouxPatrick
Pascoal VillaboimBeto Favela
Gabrielle LopesMãe de Levy
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