To the Left of the Father(2001)
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To the Left of the Father Synopsis
In 1940s São Paulo, Pedro’s tasked to retrieve his estranged brother André. André’s departure stems from a domineering father, an overly affectionate mother, and Pedro’s jealousy over the father’s favoritism. Further complicating matters is André’s unconventional relationship with their sister, Ana.
To the Left of the Father (2001) is a romance and drama film directed by Luiz Fernando Carvalho, released on October 29, 2001 with a runtime of 2h 51m. It stars Selton Mello, Raul Cortez, Juliana Carneiro da Cunha and Simone Spoladore. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- Luiz Fernando Carvalho
- Writers:
- Raduan Nassar, Luiz Fernando Carvalho
- Producers:
- Luiz Fernando Carvalho
- Cinematographer:
- Walter Carvalho
- Composer:
- Marco Antônio Guimarães
- Production:
- VideoFilmes
- Status:
- Released
To the Left of the Father Cast & Crew
Main cast
Selton Mello
as André
Raul Cortez
as Father
Juliana Carneiro da Cunha
as Mother
Simone Spoladore
as Ana
Leonardo Medeiros
as Pedro, the elder brother
Caio Blat
as Lula, the younger brother
Luiz Fernando Carvalho
as André - Narrator (voice)
- Pablo César Câncio
Pablo César Câncio
as André as a boy
Denise Del Vecchio
as Prostitute
- Mônica Nassif
Mônica Nassif
as Sister
Kika Kalache
as Sister
- Renata Rizek
Renata Rizek
as Sister
Key crew
Directed by Luiz Fernando Carvalho, written by Raduan Nassar and Luiz Fernando Carvalho, produced by Luiz Fernando Carvalho.
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To the Left of the Father Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 48 ratings.
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To the Left of the Father – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch To the Left of the Father online?
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To the Left of the Father (2001) is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in To the Left of the Father?
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The main cast of To the Left of the Father (2001) includes Selton Mello, Raul Cortez, Juliana Carneiro da Cunha, Simone Spoladore and Leonardo Medeiros. The film was directed by Luiz Fernando Carvalho. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was To the Left of the Father released?
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To the Left of the Father was released on October 29, 2001 and runs for 2h 51m.
Is To the Left of the Father worth watching?
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To the Left of the Father (2001) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.