Manoel’s Destinies(1984)
Manuel na Ilha das Maravilhas
Manoel’s Destinies Synopsis
When the child Manuel wanders into a garden that is off-limits to him, he meets an unidentified fisherman, and another boy -- the boy is actually himself several years down the road. Manuel experiences three different versions of his encounters in the garden, revealing that fate can have several twists and turns in one's life, depending on decisions that are made early on.
Manoel’s Destinies (1984) is a fantasy and adventure film directed by Raúl Ruiz, released on August 2, 1984 with a runtime of 2h 32m. It stars Ruben de Freitas, Teresa Madruga, Fernando Heitor and Marco Paulo de Freitas. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Raúl Ruiz
- Writers:
- Leonor Pinhão, Raúl Ruiz, João Botelho
- Producers:
- Paulo Branco, António Vaz da Silva, Arthur Neves
- Cinematographer:
- Acácio de Almeida
- Production:
- RTP, Rita Filmes, Les Films du Passage, INA
- Status:
- Released
Manoel’s Destinies Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Ruben de Freitas
Ruben de Freitas
as Manuel(7 years old)
Teresa Madruga
as Manuel's Mother
Fernando Heitor
as Manuel's Father
- Marco Paulo de Freitas
Marco Paulo de Freitas
as Manuel(13 years old)
Diogo Dória
as Captain Araujo
Cecília Guimarães
as Tante
Vasco Pimentel
as Professor
José de Freitas
as Pecheur
- Aurélie Chazelle
Aurélie Chazelle
as Marilina
- Miguel Silva
Miguel Silva
as Roque
Pedro M. Ruivo
as Pedro
Pedro Fernandes
as João
Key crew
Directed by Raúl Ruiz, written by Leonor Pinhão, Raúl Ruiz and João Botelho, produced by Paulo Branco, António Vaz da Silva and Arthur Neves.
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Manoel’s Destinies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 8 ratings.
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Manoel’s Destinies – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Manoel’s Destinies online?
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Who stars in Manoel’s Destinies?
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The main cast of Manoel’s Destinies (1984) includes Ruben de Freitas, Teresa Madruga, Fernando Heitor, Marco Paulo de Freitas and Diogo Dória. The film was directed by Raúl Ruiz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Manoel’s Destinies released?
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Manoel’s Destinies was released on August 2, 1984 and runs for 2h 32m.
Is Manoel’s Destinies worth watching?
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Manoel’s Destinies (1984) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.