The read
A Balasaur Score of 54 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.8/10, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, Metacritic 30/100. Audiences rate it 38 points higher than critics do. Streaming on Tubi.
Synopsis
Raimund Gregorius, having saved a beautiful Portuguese woman from leaping to her death, stumbles upon a mesmerizing book by a Portuguese author, which compels him to suddenly abandon the boring life he has led for years and to embark on an enthralling adventure. In search of the author, Gregorius acts as detective, pulling together pieces of a puzzle that involves political and emotional intrigue and the highest possible stakes. His voyage is one that transcends time and space, delving into the realms of history, medicine and love, all in search of true meaning to his life.
Ratings
Audiences rate it 38 points higher than critics do.
442 audience votes
Key crew
- Bille AugustDirector
- Annette FocksOriginal Music Composer
- Greg LatterScreenplay
- Ulrich HerrmannScreenplay
Cast
- Jeremy IronsRaimund
- Mélanie LaurentYoung Estefania
- Jack HustonAmadeu
- Martina GedeckMariana
- Tom CourtenayOlder João Eca
- August DiehlYoung Jorge O'Kelly
- Bruno GanzOlder Jorge O'Kelly
- Lena OlinOlder Estefania
- Beatriz Batardayoung Adriana
- Marco D'AlmeidaYoung João
- Christopher LeeFather Bartholomeu
- Charlotte RamplingOlder Adriana
