Behind the Sun
Originally released in 2001. Behind the Sun is a drama/thriller film. directed by Walter Salles.
Starring Rodrigo Santoro, José Dumont, and Rita Assemany
Synopsis
Brazilian badlands, April 1910. Tonho is ordered by his father to avenge the death of his older brother. The young man knows that if he commits this crime, his life will be divided in two: the twenty years he has already lived and the few days he has left to live, before the other family avenges their son's death. He is torn between fulfilling his ancestral duty and rebelling against it, urged by his younger brother Pacu. That's when a tiny travelling circus passes through the vast badlands where Tonho's family lives.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 12, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (127 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Bac Films
- Dan Valley Film
- Haut et Court
- VideoFilmes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Behind the Sun about?
Brazilian badlands, April 1910. Tonho is ordered by his father to avenge the death of his older brother. The young man knows that if he commits this crime, his life will be divided in two: the twen...
Who directed Behind the Sun?
Behind the Sun was directed by Walter Salles.
How long is Behind the Sun?
Behind the Sun has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Behind the Sun released?
Behind the Sun was released on December 12, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Behind the Sun?
The main cast of Behind the Sun includes Rodrigo Santoro, José Dumont, Rita Assemany, Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos, Ravi Ramos Lacerda.
Is Behind the Sun worth watching?
Behind the Sun has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 127 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.