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To the Left of the Father

To the Left of the Father

★ 7.1/10•2001•2h 51m•Romance•Drama

In 1940s São Paulo, Pedro’s tasked to retrieve his estranged brother André. André’s departure stems from a domineering father, an overly affectionate mother, and Pedro’s jealousy over the father’s favoritism. Further complicating matters is André’s unconventional relationship with their sister, Ana.

Luiz Fernando Carvalho · Director

Luiz Fernando Carvalho · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime2h 51m
LanguagePT
Release DateOct 29, 2001

Actors

Selton Mello

Selton Mello

André

Raul Cortez

Raul Cortez

Father

Juliana Carneiro da Cunha

Juliana Carneiro da Cunha

Mother

Simone Spoladore

Simone Spoladore

Ana

Leonardo Medeiros

Leonardo Medeiros

Pedro, the elder brother

Caio Blat

Caio Blat

Lula, the younger brother

Luiz Fernando Carvalho

Luiz Fernando Carvalho

André - Narrator (voice)

Pablo César Câncio

André as a boy

Denise Del Vecchio

Denise Del Vecchio

Prostitute

Mônica Nassif

Sister

Kika Kalache

Kika Kalache

Sister

Renata Rizek

Sister

Leda Samara Antunes

Sula Moreira Miana

Raphaela Borges David

Samir Muci Alcici Júnior

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