Father’s Chair (2012)

  • PG-13
  • 01/20/2012 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 33m

Overview

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.

Luciano Moura

Director, Writer

Elena Soarez

Writer

Cast

Wagner Moura's headshot

Wagner Moura

Theo Gadelha
Mariana Lima's headshot

Mariana Lima

Branca Gadelha
Brás Antunes's headshot

Brás Antunes

Pedro Gadelha
Lima Duarte's headshot

Lima Duarte

Sal Gadelha
Abrahão Farc's headshot

Abrahão Farc

Sr. Custódio
Rui Rezende's headshot

Rui Rezende

Homem Grande
Lúcia Bronstein's headshot

Lúcia Bronstein

Maura
Edmilson Cordeiro's headshot

Edmilson Cordeiro

Homem PET

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