Here on Earth (1993)
Miguel (Luis Miguel Cintra) is lucky that his income will only level off if he neglects his business as a financier, and his wife and family will be well supported. Why? Because he has begun hearing noises that no one else hears, noises that bother him a great deal, and that make it impossible for him to bear human society. His wife (Jessica Weiss) is thoroughly put out by this radically changed behavior in her formerly good husband, but though she considers leaving him, she stays by his side. Deep in the mountains, Cecelia (Rita Dias), a devout, pure young cowherd, has been brutally raped by an old man. Her boyfriend (Pedro Hestnes) has killed the rapist, and fled the area. As a result of the rape, Cecelia is pregnant. One day, while driving in the mountains, Miguel gives Cecelia's boyfriend a ride. The two of them chance upon her sitting amid the rocks with her infant baby.
Cast
- Luís Miguel Cintra - Miguel
- Jessica Weiss - Isabel
- Pedro Hestnes - António
- Rita Dias - Cecilia
- Isabel de Castro - Miguel's mother
- Laura Soveral - Housekeeper
- Inês de Medeiros - Prostituta
- Henrique Viana - Inspector
- Cremilda Gil - Viúva
- Canto e Castro - Homem de negócios
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Here on Earth about?
- Miguel (Luis Miguel Cintra) is lucky that his income will only level off if he neglects his business as a financier, and his wife and family will be well supported. Why? Because he has begun hearing noises that no one else hears, noises that bother him a great deal, and that make it impossible for him to bear human society. His wife (Jessica Weiss) is thoroughly put out by this radically changed behavior in her formerly good husband, but though she considers leaving him, she stays by his side. Deep in the mountains, Cecelia (Rita Dias), a devout, pure young cowherd, has been brutally raped by an old man. Her boyfriend (Pedro Hestnes) has killed the rapist, and fled the area. As a result of the rape, Cecelia is pregnant. One day, while driving in the mountains, Miguel gives Cecelia's boyfriend a ride. The two of them chance upon her sitting amid the rocks with her infant baby.
- Who directed Here on Earth?
- Here on Earth was directed by João Botelho.
- Who stars in Here on Earth?
- Here on Earth stars Luís Miguel Cintra, Jessica Weiss, Pedro Hestnes, Rita Dias, Isabel de Castro, Laura Soveral.
- How long is Here on Earth?
- Here on Earth has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Here on Earth?
- Here on Earth is a Drama, Crime, Mystery film.
- Where was Here on Earth produced?
- Here on Earth was produced in Portugal, United Kingdom.