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28 February 2002 (Malaysia) morePlot:
When ordered by his father to avenge the death of his older brother, a young man questions the tradition of violence between two rival families. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 5 wins & 4 nominations moreUser Comments:
One of the most beautiful films ever moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | José Dumont | ... | Father |
 | Rodrigo Santoro | ... | Tonho |
| Rita Assemany | ... | Mother |
| Ravi Ramos Lacerda | ... | Pacu |
| Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos | ... | Salustiano |
| Flavia Marco Antonio | ... | Clara |
| Everaldo Pontes | ... | Old Blind Man (as Everaldo De Souza Pontes) |
| Caio Junqueira | ... | Inácio |
 | Mariana Loureiro | ... | Widow |
| Servilio de Holanda | ... | Isaías |
| Wagner Moura | ... | Matheus |
| Othon Bastos | ... | Mr. Lourenço |
| Gero Camilo | ... | Reginaldo |
| Vinícius de Oliveira | ... | Ferreira Family Member |
| Soia Lira | ... | Ferreira Family Member |
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Avril brisé (France)Behind the Sun (International: English title)
Shredded April (literal English title)
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Rated PG-13 for some violence and a scene of sexuality.Parents Guide:
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105 minLanguage:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Malaysia:U | Argentina:13 | Brazil:12 | Chile:14 | Finland:K-11 | France:U | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:IIA | Netherlands:12 | Peru:14 | Philippines:PG-13 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:12 | USA:PG-13 | Iceland:LHFun Stuff
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I bought this film by chance to give myself a shot of culture, and wasn't really expecting it to live up to much. I had never heard of it before, but I liked the cover and the story sounded OK. However, I was in for a real treat. Beautifully shot against Brazilian landscapes and told through a cast of tremendously talented actors, especially, and most surprisingly, Rodrigo Santoro, of Love Actually fame. However, it is the little boy who really steals the show. He is fantastic and will have you reaching for the Kleenex. The beautifully told relationships between the families and the drama of the feuds just makes this film one of the best foreign films ever, and, if you can be bothered to read subtitled films, this is one you won't regret getting. It is really that good, and the cinematography is astounding. Sorry to keep talking in hyperbole, but it really is phenomenal.