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'Father's Chair' (; ) is a 2012 Brazilian drama film directed by Luciano Moura. It follows the story of Theo, a man who always gave priority to career, until the day that his 15-year-old son goes missing. It was shot in Campinas, Paulnia, and in the coast of the state of So Paulo. The film was selected for the World Cinema at 2012 Sundance Film Festival and for the Premire Brasil at 2012 Festival do Rio.[http://www.adorocinema.com/filmes/filme-200603/curiosidades/ A Busca : Curiosidades - AdoroCinema]

Plot



Theo is a doctor that leads a good life in a wealthy Brazilian neighborhood. He always gave priority to work, leaving the family at second plan, but little by little Theo discovers that everything around him is collapsing. His mentor and father figure is dying and his wife wants to divorce him. But nothing could prepare him for the day that his 15-year-old son, Pedro, disappeared without a trace. Theo embarks on a quest that leads him through Brazil, discovering what really matters to him. Searching for his missing son, Theo finds himself.[http://www.film1.nl/films/40266-Fathers-Chair.html Father's Chair (2011) - Filminfo - Film1.nl]

Cast



*Wagner Moura as Theo Gadelha

*Mariana Lima as Branca

*Lima Duarte as Emiliano Gadelha

*Brs Antunes as Pedro

*Abraho Farc as Firmino

References




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