Movie

Behind the Sun

★ 7.4(131)20011h 35m

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Good to know

Director: Walter Salles
Release date: 2001-12-12
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: Portuguese
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Bac Films

Behind the Sun — trailer

About Behind the Sun

Behind the Sun is a 2001 movie in the Drama, Thriller and Romance genres, directed by Walter Salles, starring Rodrigo Santoro, José Dumont and Rita Assemany. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 131 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Behind the Sun in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Rodrigo Santoro

Tonho

José Dumont

Pai

Rita Assemany

Mãe

Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos

Salustiano

Ravi Ramos Lacerda

Pacu

Flavia Marco Antonio

Clara

Everaldo Pontes

Velho Cego

Caio Junqueira

Inácio

Wagner Moura

Matheus

Othon Bastos

Mr. Lourenço

Mariana Loureiro

Widow

Servílio de Holanda

Isaías

Themes & keywords

circusrevengetraveling circusfamily feud1910s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Behind the Sun in Mexico?+

Behind the Sun is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Behind the Sun on Netflix?+

Behind the Sun is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Behind the Sun?+

Behind the Sun has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Behind the Sun?+

Behind the Sun stars Rodrigo Santoro, José Dumont, Rita Assemany, Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos and Ravi Ramos Lacerda.

When did Behind the Sun come out?+

Behind the Sun is a 2001 movie directed by Walter Salles.

What genre is Behind the Sun?+

Behind the Sun is Drama, Thriller and Romance film.

Who directed Behind the Sun?+

Behind the Sun was directed by Walter Salles.