That Pair of Arms! (2009)

  • 12
  • 12/28/2009 (BR)
  • Drama
  • 45m

Adaptation from classical story of Machado de Assis

Overview

A subtle adaptation of a classical story of the most greatest Brazilian writer: Machado de Assis. The history is passed in the Rio de Janeiro in full century XIX. The adolescent Inácio lives in Borges house and works like an apprentice. His routine of boredom and alone loneliness is broken in moments that sees the naked arms of the wife's boss. Upon perceiving that is desired by him, passes treat-him with affection. A silent romance and prohibited is told with romance and poetry.

Adolfo Rosenthal

Director

Cast

Celso Frateschi's headshot

Celso Frateschi

Solicitador Borges
Ana Petta's headshot

Ana Petta

Dona Severina
Antônio Moraes's headshot

Antônio Moraes

Inácio

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