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The Middle of the World
Genres
Drama
Overview
Romão, illiterate and unemployed, feels destiny drawing him on an odyssey to Rio de Janeiro in pursuit of a job and a decent life. A family of seven journeys 2,000 miles across the hinterlands of Brazil on bicycles. Along the way, the story explores the inner dynamics of a family facing a great challenge with the courage to pursue dreams.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
85 min
Release Date
2003-09-12
Status
Released
Original Language
Portuguese
Vote Count
43
Vote Average
6.8
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Cláudia Abreu
Rose
Wagner Moura
Romão
Ravi Ramos Lacerda
Antônio
Carol Castro
Sereia
Caco Monteiro
Severino
Sidney Magal
Panamá
Fábio Lago
Neguiça
Claudio Jaborandy
Gideão
Alexandre Zacchia
Porfírio
Augusto Madeira
Motorista de caminhão
Haroldo Serra
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