To the Left of the Father

To the Left of the Father

2001 · 171 min · ★ 7.1 · Romance, Drama

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.

Directed by Luiz Fernando Carvalho · Written by Luiz Fernando Carvalho

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