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Behind the Sun

2001 · 95 min · Director: Walter Salles

Behind the Sun (2001) is a thriller drama, directed by Walter Salles. It stars Rodrigo Santoro and José Dumont. At its core lie revenge and its cost. The 95-minute film holds an audience score of 7.4/10.

What Behind the Sun Is 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 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.

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What is Behind the Sun about?

Brazilian badlands, April 1910. Tonho is ordered by his father to avenge the death of his older brother.

Where can I watch Behind the Sun?

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How long is Behind the Sun?

Behind the Sun runs for 95 minutes (1h 35m).

When did Behind the Sun come out?

Behind the Sun was released in 2001.

Who directed Behind the Sun?

Behind the Sun was directed by Walter Salles.

Who stars in Behind the Sun?

Behind the Sun stars Rodrigo Santoro, José Dumont, Rita Assemany, Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos.

What is Behind the Sun's rating?

Behind the Sun holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 7.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 75 out of 100.

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