Synopsis
A destitute family tries to escape the drought in the backlands of northeastern Brazil. Fabiano (Átila Iório), Sinhá Vitória (Maria Ribeiro), their two children and their dog Baleia wander aimlessly and almost hopelessly through the remote interior, surviving the forces of nature and the cruelty of men. An adaptation of the work by Graciliano Ramos.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
100 audience votes
Key crew
- Nelson Pereira dos SantosDirector
- Leonardo AlencarOriginal Music Composer
- Nelson Pereira dos SantosScreenplay
Cast
- Átila IórioFabiano
- Maria RibeiroSinhá Vitória
- BaleiaCast
- Gilvan LimaBoy
- Genivaldo LimaBoy
- Orlando MacedoSoldado Amarelo
- Jofre SoaresFazendeiro
- Arnaldo ChagasCast
- Oscar de SouzaCast
- José LeiteCast
- DomárioCast
- Gilvan LeiteCast
Stills
Themes
peasanthungersocially deprived familyaridityteachercinema novo