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Father’s Chair

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.

Top Cast

  • Wagner Moura

    Wagner Moura

    Theo Gadelha

  • Mariana Lima

    Mariana Lima

    Branca Gadelha

  • Brás Antunes

    Brás Antunes

    Pedro Gadelha

  • Lima Duarte

    Lima Duarte

    Sal Gadelha

  • Abrahão Farc

    Abrahão Farc

    Sr. Custódio

  • Rui Rezende

    Rui Rezende

    Homem Grande

  • Lúcia Bronstein

    Lúcia Bronstein

    Maura

  • Edmilson Cordeiro

    Edmilson Cordeiro

    Homem PET

  • Max Huszar

    Max Huszar

    Levy

Overview

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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