Tall Stories (1988)

Tall Stories (1988) poster

12-year-old Miguel is punished because he has not done his homework properly: he must stay at his aunt's inn for holidays. First bored, then a friendship begins between him and other inn's regular holiday-makers, like maid Luisa or fisherman João. But doctor Fernando's arrival is going to overwhelm the place's peaceful life and to change Miguel's mind.

Director: Joaquim Pinto
Genre: Family, Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Joaquim Pinto, Rui Henriques
Editing: Joaquim Pinto, Vítor Moreira
Production: G.E.R. (Grupo de Estudos e Realizações)
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt

Themes

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

Keywords

coming of age

More Films by Director: Joaquim Pinto
More Films in Genre: Family, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tall Stories about?
12-year-old Miguel is punished because he has not done his homework properly: he must stay at his aunt's inn for holidays. First bored, then a friendship begins between him and other inn's regular holiday-makers, like maid Luisa or fisherman João. But doctor Fernando's arrival is going to overwhelm the place's peaceful life and to change Miguel's mind.
Who directed Tall Stories?
Tall Stories was directed by Joaquim Pinto.
Who stars in Tall Stories?
Tall Stories stars Bruno Leite, Inês de Medeiros, Isabel de Castro, Luís Miguel Cintra, Manuel Lobão, Eduarda Chiotte.
How long is Tall Stories?
Tall Stories has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is Tall Stories?
Tall Stories is a Family, Drama film.
Where was Tall Stories produced?
Tall Stories was produced in Portugal.
What are the themes of Tall Stories?
The themes of Tall Stories include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.