

To the Left of the Father
Drama
Overview
In 1940s São Paulo, Pedro’s tasked to retrieve his estranged brother André. André’s departure stems from a domineering father, an overly affectionate mother, and Pedro’s jealousy over the father’s favoritism. Further complicating matters is André’s unconventional relationship with their sister, Ana.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
2001-10-29
Runtime:
2h 43m
Director:
Luiz Fernando Carvalho
Writer:
Luiz Fernando Carvalho
Top Cast

Selton Mello
André

Raul Cortez
Father

Juliana Carneiro da Cunha
Mother

Simone Spoladore
Ana

Leonardo Medeiros
Pedro, the elder brother

Caio Blat
Lula, the younger brother

Luiz Fernando Carvalho
André - Narrator (voice)

Pablo César Câncio
André as a boy

Denise Del Vecchio
Prostitute

Mônica Nassif
Sister

Kika Kalache
Sister

Renata Rizek
Sister
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