Father’s Chair

Drama, Brazil 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 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.
97 min
HD
Starting at 13
Audio language:
Portuguese
Subtitles:
English

Awards

Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival 2012 Audience Award Best Film
Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival 2013 Best Film Luciano Moura
Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival 2013 Best Actor Wagner Moura

More information

Director:

Luciano Moura

Cast:

Wagner Moura (Theo Gadelha)

Lima Duarte (Theo's Father)

Brás Antunes (Pedro)

Mariana Lima (Branca)

Original title:

A Busca

Original language:

Portuguese

Further titles:

Father's Chair

Format:

16:9 HD, Color

Age rating:

Starting at 13

Audio language:

Portuguese

Subtitles:

English