My Hindu Friend (2016)

Those who still have a dream to fulfill are more likely to survive.

My Hindu Friend (2016) poster

Diego is a film director who, when he is told that he has a malignant disease which could be fatal, marries his girlfriend of many years, says goodbye to his friends and begins a routine of long days of treatment in hospital. While learning to live with the pain and also conversing with death, he meets a Hindu boy who is a fellow patient and who becomes his friend. But one day the boy disappears. Diego is discharged, but his life has changed forever. His marriage fails and, living alone, he begins to wonder whether he may in fact be dying and no one has told him. He tries to find out what happened to his Hindu friend, and eventually meets another woman.

Director: Héctor Babenco
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 109 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Zbigniew Preisner
Cinematography: Mauro Pinheiro Jr.
Editing: Gustavo Giani
Production: HB Filmes
Country: Brazil
Language: English, Português
Original Language: pt

Themes

Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering, Reflections on Life and Death

Keywords

survival, cancer, death, illness, family problems

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Hindu Friend about?
Diego is a film director who, when he is told that he has a malignant disease which could be fatal, marries his girlfriend of many years, says goodbye to his friends and begins a routine of long days of treatment in hospital. While learning to live with the pain and also conversing with death, he meets a Hindu boy who is a fellow patient and who becomes his friend. But one day the boy disappears. Diego is discharged, but his life has changed forever. His marriage fails and, living alone, he begins to wonder whether he may in fact be dying and no one has told him. He tries to find out what happened to his Hindu friend, and eventually meets another woman.
Who directed My Hindu Friend?
My Hindu Friend was directed by Héctor Babenco.
Who stars in My Hindu Friend?
My Hindu Friend stars Willem Dafoe, Maria Fernanda Cândido, Reynaldo Gianecchini, Selton Mello, Bárbara Paz, Guilherme Weber.
How long is My Hindu Friend?
My Hindu Friend has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
What genre is My Hindu Friend?
My Hindu Friend is a Drama film.
Where was My Hindu Friend produced?
My Hindu Friend was produced in Brazil.
What are the themes of My Hindu Friend?
The themes of My Hindu Friend include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering, Reflections on Life and Death.