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FATHER'S CHAIR (A CADEIRA DO PAI)
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Completed - PORTUGUESE - Drama, Thriller - 93 minutes

Log Line

A career-driven man goes on a journey to find his missing son and realizes what's more important to him.

Previous markets

  • Berlin EFM 2012 (Screening)
  • Ventana Sur 2012 (Screening)
Full history

Year of production : 2012

Director(s) : Luciano MOURA
Writer(s) : Elena SOAREZ
Cast : Wagner MOURA

Producer(s) : Bel BELCHICK

Synopsis

Theo (Wagner Moura, "Elite Squad") 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.

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Country(ies) : BRAZIL

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Festivals and Awards

Rio de Janeiro IFF 2012 Première Brazil


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