I Travel Because I Have to, I Come Back Because I Love You (2010)

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José Renato, a 35-year-old geologist, is sent out on a solitary expedition to the hinterlands of northeastern Brazil. The purpose of the trip is to assess possible routes for a canal that will connect the area with the only major river in the region. As the field trip progresses, it becomes clear that Renato shares with those places the same emptiness, sense of abandonment and isolation.

Director: Marcelo Gomes, Karim Aïnouz
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Karen Harley
Production: REC Produtores Associados, Gullane Filmes, Máquina Produções
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt

Themes

Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood, Nostalgic Memories and the Past

Keywords

melancholy, nostalgic, reflective, didactic, admiring, appreciative, conceited

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is I Travel Because I Have to, I Come Back Because I Love You about?
José Renato, a 35-year-old geologist, is sent out on a solitary expedition to the hinterlands of northeastern Brazil. The purpose of the trip is to assess possible routes for a canal that will connect the area with the only major river in the region. As the field trip progresses, it becomes clear that Renato shares with those places the same emptiness, sense of abandonment and isolation.
Who directed I Travel Because I Have to, I Come Back Because I Love You?
I Travel Because I Have to, I Come Back Because I Love You was directed by Marcelo Gomes, Karim Aïnouz.
Who stars in I Travel Because I Have to, I Come Back Because I Love You?
I Travel Because I Have to, I Come Back Because I Love You stars Irandhir Santos.
How long is I Travel Because I Have to, I Come Back Because I Love You?
I Travel Because I Have to, I Come Back Because I Love You has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is I Travel Because I Have to, I Come Back Because I Love You?
I Travel Because I Have to, I Come Back Because I Love You is a Drama film.
Where was I Travel Because I Have to, I Come Back Because I Love You produced?
I Travel Because I Have to, I Come Back Because I Love You was produced in Brazil.
What are the themes of I Travel Because I Have to, I Come Back Because I Love You?
The themes of I Travel Because I Have to, I Come Back Because I Love You include: Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.