The Guardian (2025)

A boy and his grandpa must face the life-changing consequences of a skirt.

The Guardian (2025) poster

After hearing about a Brazilian folklore party at the neighborhood school, Fernando, an 8-year-old child, decides to go dressed as Curupira, with a skirt and everything, and suggests it to his grandfather, Mr. Lino, 70 years old. The dynamics between grandfather and grandson begin to be affected as Lino perceives Fernando to be a different child. Through subtleties in the dialogues and the silence, social conventions and the responsibility of being the guardian-protector of something precious, the film evokes conceptions of the masculine within a queer childhood.

Director: Eduardo Tosta
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Family
Runtime: 15 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Mamba Negra
Editing: Karol Azevedo
Production: Camaleoa Filmes
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Budget: $50,000
Original Language: pt

Themes

Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

coming of age, lgbt teen, teen drama, grandfather grandson relationship, queer, social fantasy, brazilian folklore

More Films by Director: Eduardo Tosta
More Films in Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Family

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Guardian about?
After hearing about a Brazilian folklore party at the neighborhood school, Fernando, an 8-year-old child, decides to go dressed as Curupira, with a skirt and everything, and suggests it to his grandfather, Mr. Lino, 70 years old. The dynamics between grandfather and grandson begin to be affected as Lino perceives Fernando to be a different child. Through subtleties in the dialogues and the silence, social conventions and the responsibility of being the guardian-protector of something precious, the film evokes conceptions of the masculine within a queer childhood.
Who directed The Guardian?
The Guardian was directed by Eduardo Tosta.
Who stars in The Guardian?
The Guardian stars Carlos Betão, João Pedro Magalhães, Luciana Souza, Luka.
How long is The Guardian?
The Guardian has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
What genre is The Guardian?
The Guardian is a Fantasy, Drama, Family film.
What is the budget of The Guardian?
The Guardian had a budget of $50,000.
Where was The Guardian produced?
The Guardian was produced in Brazil.
What are the themes of The Guardian?
The themes of The Guardian include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.