Father’s Chair (2012)
Theo is living the good life in an upscale Brazilian neighborhood. He’s a hardworking doctor, husband, and father. However, Theo has chosen his career over his family, and little by little he discovers that his world is crumbling around him. His beloved mentor and surrogate father is dying, and his wife announces that she wants a divorce. Yet nothing prepares him for the day when he comes home to discover that his 15-year-old son, Pedro, has disappeared. Theo takes to the road in search of his son. In a journey that leads him throughout Brazil, Theo discovers what really matters to him. Searching for his missing son, Theo finds himself.
Director: Luciano Moura
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: January 20, 2012
Cast
- Wagner Moura - Theo Gadelha
- Mariana Lima - Branca Gadelha
- Brás Antunes - Pedro Gadelha
- Lima Duarte - Sal Gadelha
- Abrahão Farc - Sr. Custódio
- Rui Rezende - Homem Grande
- Lúcia Bronstein - Maura
- Edmilson Cordeiro - Homem PET
- Max Huszar - Levy
- Teca Pereira - Vó Favela
Screenplay
Cinematography: Adrian Teijido
Editing: Lucas Gonzaga
Production: Globo Filmes
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Father’s Chair about?
- Theo is living the good life in an upscale Brazilian neighborhood. He’s a hardworking doctor, husband, and father. However, Theo has chosen his career over his family, and little by little he discovers that his world is crumbling around him. His beloved mentor and surrogate father is dying, and his wife announces that she wants a divorce. Yet nothing prepares him for the day when he comes home to discover that his 15-year-old son, Pedro, has disappeared. Theo takes to the road in search of his son. In a journey that leads him throughout Brazil, Theo discovers what really matters to him. Searching for his missing son, Theo finds himself.
- Who directed Father’s Chair?
- Father’s Chair was directed by Luciano Moura.
- Who stars in Father’s Chair?
- Father’s Chair stars Wagner Moura, Mariana Lima, Brás Antunes, Lima Duarte, Abrahão Farc, Rui Rezende.
- How long is Father’s Chair?
- Father’s Chair has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Father’s Chair?
- Father’s Chair is a Drama film.
- Where was Father’s Chair produced?
- Father’s Chair was produced in Brazil.