Where the Sun Beats (1989)

Where the Sun Beats (1989) poster

Laura lives in the country with her considerably older husband. When Nuno, her brother who study in Lisbon, pays a visit, he realizes that his sister does not have a happy life. He initiates a friendship with a worker on the farm. The circumstances turn Laura and Nuno against each other... Portrays the repressed sexuality and homosexual desire in a rural setting and elliptically and delicately the small farming community that serves as the backdrop for the impossible relationships pursued by Laura and her brother.

Director: Joaquim Pinto
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 88 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Joaquim Pinto
Editing: Claudio Martinez
Production: G.E.R. (Grupo de Estudos e Realizações)
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt

Keywords

gay theme

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Where the Sun Beats about?
Laura lives in the country with her considerably older husband. When Nuno, her brother who study in Lisbon, pays a visit, he realizes that his sister does not have a happy life. He initiates a friendship with a worker on the farm. The circumstances turn Laura and Nuno against each other... Portrays the repressed sexuality and homosexual desire in a rural setting and elliptically and delicately the small farming community that serves as the backdrop for the impossible relationships pursued by Laura and her brother.
Who directed Where the Sun Beats?
Where the Sun Beats was directed by Joaquim Pinto.
Who stars in Where the Sun Beats?
Where the Sun Beats stars Laura Morante, António Pedro Figueiredo, Luís Miguel Cintra, Inês de Medeiros, Marcello Urgeghe, Maria de Medeiros.
How long is Where the Sun Beats?
Where the Sun Beats has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is Where the Sun Beats?
Where the Sun Beats is a Drama film.
Where was Where the Sun Beats produced?
Where the Sun Beats was produced in Portugal.