Whirlpool movie poster

Whirlpool

February 9, 2017 1h 40m 5.4/10 (18 votes)

Originally released in 2017. Whirlpool is a drama film. directed by José Luiz Villamarim.

Starring Irandhir Santos, Júlio Andrade, and Dira Paes

Synopsis

Luzimar cycles each day to and from work at the local cotton mill in his hometown of Cataguases, Minas Gerais, Brazil. He is a hard-working man, trying to make the most of what he has. One day, his childhood friend Gildo reappears, driving a fancy car and boasting of his successful life in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo. As the two sit down for a beer, memories, regrets and old resentments slowly resurface.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 9, 2017 8 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 5.4/10 Mixed (18 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
  • Bananeira Filmes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whirlpool about?

Luzimar cycles each day to and from work at the local cotton mill in his hometown of Cataguases, Minas Gerais, Brazil. He is a hard-working man, trying to make the most of what he has. One day, his...

Who directed Whirlpool?

Whirlpool was directed by José Luiz Villamarim.

How long is Whirlpool?

Whirlpool has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Whirlpool released?

Whirlpool was released on February 9, 2017 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Whirlpool?

The main cast of Whirlpool includes Irandhir Santos, Júlio Andrade, Dira Paes, Cássia Kis, Démick Lopes.