Father’s Chair

Name: Father’s Chair
Genre: Drama
Released: 2012-01-20
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Rating: 7
Cast: Wagner Moura, Mariana Lima, Brás Antunes, Lima Duarte, Abrahão Farc

2012·Movie·PG-13·93 min·★ 7.0(60)

Drama

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.

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About Father’s Chair

Father’s Chair is a 2012 Portuguese-language drama film directed by Luciano Moura. The cast is led by Wagner Moura, Mariana Lima, Brás Antunes. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Kanopy, myfilmfriend.

Father’s Chair was produced by Globo Filmes and made in Brazil. It was released on January 20, 2012, and carries a PG-13 certification.

Director: Luciano Moura
Writers: Luciano Moura, Elena Soarez
Release date: January 20, 2012
Original language: Portuguese
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: Brazil
Production: Globo Filmes

Father’s Chair cast & crew

Father’s Chair was directed by Luciano Moura and written by Luciano Moura and Elena Soarez.

The cast features 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, and Rui Rezende as Homem Grande.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Adrian Teijido and it was produced by Andrea Barata Ribeiro and Bel Berlnick.

Is Father’s Chair worth watching?

Father’s Chair holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 60 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, Father’s Chair is worth a place on your watchlist.

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