Free adaptation of Machado de Assis's short story "Pai Contra Mãe", having some of Nireu Cavalcanti's 18th Century chronicles as inspiration, the film traces parallels between life in during the slavery period and in modern Brazil.
Released: May 20, 2005
Runtime: 110 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Danton Mello, Leona Cavalli, Lázaro Ramos, Caio Blat, Sílvio Guindane, Zezé Motta
Crew: Machado de Assis (Original Story), Sérgio Bianchi (Director), Eduardo Benain (Screenplay), Marcelo Corpanni (Cinematography), Paulo Galvão (Producer), Luiz Alberto Pereira (Executive Producer)