The read
It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
The story of Severino, a man who tries to escape the misery and the drought prevailing in the rural backcountry of the Northeast of Brazil. He heads for Recife, passing through desert and forest regions, expecting to find a better life.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Zelito VianaDirector
- Zelito VianaWriter
- Airton BarbosaOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Tânia AlvesCast
- José DumontCast
- Stênio GarciaCast
- Luiz MendonçaCast
- Elba RamalhoCast
- Jofre SoaresCast
Themes
poverty