To the Left of the Father (2001)

  • NR
  • 10/29/2001 (BR)
  • Drama
  • 2h 43m

Overview

In 1940s São Paulo, Pedro’s tasked to retrieve his estranged brother André. André’s departure stems from a domineering father, an overly affectionate mother, and Pedro’s jealousy over the father’s favoritism. Further complicating matters is André’s unconventional relationship with their sister, Ana.

Luiz Fernando Carvalho

Director, Writer

Raduan Nassar

Novel

Cast

Selton Mello's headshot

Selton Mello

André
Raul Cortez's headshot

Raul Cortez

Father
Juliana Carneiro da Cunha's headshot

Juliana Carneiro da Cunha

Mother
Simone Spoladore's headshot

Simone Spoladore

Ana
Leonardo Medeiros's headshot

Leonardo Medeiros

Pedro, the elder brother
Caio Blat's headshot

Caio Blat

Lula, the younger brother
Luiz Fernando Carvalho's headshot

Luiz Fernando Carvalho

André - Narrator (voice)
Pablo César Câncio's headshot

Pablo César Câncio

André as a boy

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