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High Expectations

October 5, 2017 1h 30m 5.6/10 (6 votes)

Originally released in 2017. High Expectations is a comedy film. directed by Pedro Antônio.

Starring Gigante Léo, Camila Márdila, and Felipe Abib

Synopsis

Décio is a winning horse trainer who works at the Rio de Janeiro’s Jockey Club, where Lena runs an indebted coffee shop that she inherited. Worried about her financial situation and having to take care of her younger brother who is in a wheelchair, Lena never smiles. In love, Décio must overcome his shyness to get close to her, especially with him being only 1.20m tall. He will do anything to get Lena's attention, including becoming a comedian, just so he can see Lena smile.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 5, 2017 8 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
User Rating 5.6/10 Mixed (6 votes)
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Language Portuguese Original language
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Country Brazil Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PT

Production Companies

  • Globo Filmes
  • Telecine
  • Dois Moleques Produções

Frequently Asked Questions

What is High Expectations about?

Décio is a winning horse trainer who works at the Rio de Janeiro’s Jockey Club, where Lena runs an indebted coffee shop that she inherited. Worried about her financial situation and having to ta...

Who directed High Expectations?

High Expectations was directed by Pedro Antônio.

How long is High Expectations?

High Expectations has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was High Expectations released?

High Expectations was released on October 5, 2017 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in High Expectations?

The main cast of High Expectations includes Gigante Léo, Camila Márdila, Felipe Abib, Maria Eduarda de Carvalho, Milhem Cortaz.