Here on Earth (1993)

  • NR
  • 09/09/1993 (PT)
  • Drama, Crime, Mystery
  • 1h 45m

Overview

Miguel (Luis Miguel Cintra) is lucky that his income will only level off if he neglects his business as a financier, and his wife and family will be well supported. Why? Because he has begun hearing noises that no one else hears, noises that bother him a great deal, and that make it impossible for him to bear human society. His wife (Jessica Weiss) is thoroughly put out by this radically changed behavior in her formerly good husband, but though she considers leaving him, she stays by his side. Deep in the mountains, Cecelia (Rita Dias), a devout, pure young cowherd, has been brutally raped by an old man. Her boyfriend (Pedro Hestnes) has killed the rapist, and fled the area. As a result of the rape, Cecelia is pregnant. One day, while driving in the mountains, Miguel gives Cecelia's boyfriend a ride. The two of them chance upon her sitting amid the rocks with her infant baby.

João Botelho

Director, Writer

Cast

Luís Miguel Cintra's headshot

Luís Miguel Cintra

Miguel
Jessica Weiss's headshot

Jessica Weiss

Isabel
Pedro Hestnes's headshot

Pedro Hestnes

António
Rita Dias's headshot

Rita Dias

Cecilia
Isabel de Castro's headshot

Isabel de Castro

Miguel's mother
Laura Soveral's headshot

Laura Soveral

Housekeeper
Inês de Medeiros's headshot

Inês de Medeiros

Prostituta
Henrique Viana's headshot

Henrique Viana

Inspector

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