High Expectations (2017)
Décio is a winning horse trainer who works at the Rio de Janeiro’s Jockey Club, where Lena runs an indebted coffee shop that she inherited. Worried about her financial situation and having to take care of her younger brother who is in a wheelchair, Lena never smiles. In love, Décio must overcome his shyness to get close to her, especially with him being only 1.20m tall. He will do anything to get Lena's attention, including becoming a comedian, just so he can see Lena smile.
Director: Pedro Antônio, Alvaro Campos
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: October 5, 2017
Cast
Screenplay
- Pedro Antônio (Screenplay)
- Alvaro Campos (Screenplay)
Music: Paulo Francisco Paes
Cinematography: Julio Costantini
Editing: Danilo Lemos, Sérgio Mekler
Production: Globo Filmes, Telecine, Dois Moleques Produções
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is High Expectations about?
- Décio is a winning horse trainer who works at the Rio de Janeiro’s Jockey Club, where Lena runs an indebted coffee shop that she inherited. Worried about her financial situation and having to take care of her younger brother who is in a wheelchair, Lena never smiles. In love, Décio must overcome his shyness to get close to her, especially with him being only 1.20m tall. He will do anything to get Lena's attention, including becoming a comedian, just so he can see Lena smile.
- Who directed High Expectations?
- High Expectations was directed by Pedro Antônio, Alvaro Campos.
- Who stars in High Expectations?
- High Expectations stars Gigante Léo, Camila Márdila, Felipe Abib, Maria Eduarda de Carvalho, Milhem Cortaz, Pedro Sol.
- How long is High Expectations?
- High Expectations has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is High Expectations?
- High Expectations is a Comedy film.
- Where was High Expectations produced?
- High Expectations was produced in Brazil.