Father’s Chair(2012)
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Father’s Chair Synopsis
Theo is living the good life in an upscale Brazilian neighborhood. He’s a hardworking doctor, husband, and father. However, Theo has chosen his career over his family, and little by little he discovers that his world is crumbling around him. His beloved mentor and surrogate father is dying, and his wife announces that she wants a divorce. Yet nothing prepares him for the day when he comes home to discover that his 15-year-old son, Pedro, has disappeared. Theo takes to the road in search of his son. In a journey that leads him throughout Brazil, Theo discovers what really matters to him. Searching for his missing son, Theo finds himself.
Father’s Chair (2012) is a drama film directed by Luciano Moura, released on January 20, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Wagner Moura, Mariana Lima, Brás Antunes and Lima Duarte. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 61 ratings.
- Director:
- Luciano Moura
- Writers:
- Luciano Moura, Elena Soarez
- Producers:
- Andrea Barata Ribeiro, Bel Berlnick
- Cinematographer:
- Adrian Teijido
- Production:
- Globo Filmes
- Status:
- Released
Father’s Chair (2012) Trailer
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Father’s Chair Cast & Crew
Main cast
Wagner Moura
as Theo Gadelha
Mariana Lima
as Branca Gadelha
Brás Antunes
as Pedro Gadelha
Lima Duarte
as Sal Gadelha
Abrahão Farc
as Sr. Custódio
Rui Rezende
as Homem Grande
- Lúcia Bronstein
Lúcia Bronstein
as Maura
Edmilson Cordeiro
as Homem PET
- Max Huszar
Max Huszar
as Levy
Teca Pereira
as Vó Favela
Donizeti Mazonas
as Funcionário de Suípa
João Fábio Cabral
as Tratorista
Key crew
Directed by Luciano Moura, written by Luciano Moura and Elena Soarez, produced by Andrea Barata Ribeiro and Bel Berlnick.
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Father’s Chair Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 61 ratings.
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Father’s Chair – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Father’s Chair online?
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Father’s Chair (2012) is available to stream on fuboTV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Father’s Chair?
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The main cast of Father’s Chair (2012) includes Wagner Moura, Mariana Lima, Brás Antunes, Lima Duarte and Abrahão Farc. The film was directed by Luciano Moura. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Father’s Chair released?
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Father’s Chair was released on January 20, 2012 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Father’s Chair worth watching?
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Father’s Chair (2012) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 61 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Father’s Chair?
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