Goodbye, Father (1996)
For a 13-year-old boy like Filipe, the prospect of a summer vacation in the Azores with his father is like a dream come true. But dreams are sometimes just a way to avoid facing reality.
Director: Luís Filipe Rocha
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: December 20, 1996
Cast
- Afonso Pimentel - Filipe
- João Lagarto - Manuel
- Laura Soveral - Dona Paula / teacher
- Natália Luiza - Mãe
- Lourdes Norberto - grandmother
- José Fanha - Rodinhas / bookseller
- Adriana Aboim - Joana
- João Aboim - Pedro
- Daniel Martinho - taxi driver / Amadeu, the chauffer
- Carlos Rodrigues - Bum
Screenplay
Music: Delfins
Cinematography: João Abel Aboim
Editing: Antonio Pérez Reina
Production: MGN Filmes, Instituto Português da Arte Cinematográfica e Audiovisual, RTP
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Luís Filipe Rocha
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Goodbye, Father about?
- For a 13-year-old boy like Filipe, the prospect of a summer vacation in the Azores with his father is like a dream come true. But dreams are sometimes just a way to avoid facing reality.
- Who directed Goodbye, Father?
- Goodbye, Father was directed by Luís Filipe Rocha.
- Who stars in Goodbye, Father?
- Goodbye, Father stars Afonso Pimentel, João Lagarto, Laura Soveral, Natália Luiza, Lourdes Norberto, José Fanha.
- How long is Goodbye, Father?
- Goodbye, Father has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Goodbye, Father?
- Goodbye, Father is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Goodbye, Father produced?
- Goodbye, Father was produced in Portugal.