To the Left of the Father (2001)

7.1/10 171 min Romance Drama

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.

Cast

Selton Mello

André

Raul Cortez

Father

Juliana Carneiro da Cunha

Mother

Simone Spoladore

Ana

Leonardo Medeiros

Pedro, the elder brother

Caio Blat

Lula, the younger brother

Luiz Fernando Carvalho

André - Narrator (voice)

Denise Del Vecchio

Prostitute

Kika Kalache

Sister

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