Behind the Sun(2001)
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Behind the Sun Synopsis
Brazilian badlands, April 1910. Tonho is ordered by his father to avenge the death of his older brother. The young man knows that if he commits this crime, his life will be divided in two: the twenty years he has already lived and the few days he has left to live, before the other family avenges their son's death. He is torn between fulfilling his ancestral duty and rebelling against it, urged by his younger brother Pacu. That's when a tiny travelling circus passes through the vast badlands where Tonho's family lives.
Behind the Sun (2001) is a drama, thriller and romance film directed by Walter Salles, released on December 12, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Rodrigo Santoro, José Dumont, Rita Assemany and Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 134 ratings.
- Director:
- Walter Salles
- Writers:
- Karim Aïnouz, Sérgio Machado, Walter Salles
- Producers:
- Beto Bruno, Arthur Cohn
- Cinematographer:
- Walter Carvalho
- Composer:
- Antonio Pinto
- Production:
- Bac Films, Dan Valley Film, Haut et Court, VideoFilmes
- Status:
- Released
Behind the Sun (2001) Trailer
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Behind the Sun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rodrigo Santoro
as Tonho
José Dumont
as Pai
Rita Assemany
as Mãe
Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos
as Salustiano
- Ravi Ramos Lacerda
Ravi Ramos Lacerda
as Pacu
- Flavia Marco Antonio
Flavia Marco Antonio
as Clara
Everaldo Pontes
as Velho Cego
Caio Junqueira
as Inácio
Wagner Moura
as Matheus
Othon Bastos
as Mr. Lourenço
- Mariana Loureiro
Mariana Loureiro
as Widow
- Servílio de Holanda
Servílio de Holanda
as Isaías
Key crew
Directed by Walter Salles, written by Karim Aïnouz, Sérgio Machado and Walter Salles, produced by Beto Bruno and Arthur Cohn.
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Behind the Sun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 134 ratings.
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Behind the Sun – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Behind the Sun?
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The main cast of Behind the Sun (2001) includes Rodrigo Santoro, José Dumont, Rita Assemany, Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos and Ravi Ramos Lacerda. The film was directed by Walter Salles. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Behind the Sun released?
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Behind the Sun was released on December 12, 2001 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Behind the Sun worth watching?
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Behind the Sun (2001) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 134 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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