In Therapy (2009)
"Divã" (original title)

In Rio de Janeiro, the forty-something year old, Mercedes, goes to the psychoanalyst and tells the story of her life - from a child who lost her mother. Over three years of analysis, her ... See full summary »

Director:

José Alvarenga Jr.

Writer:

Marcelo Saback

Stars:

Lília Cabral, José Mayer, Reynaldo Gianecchini

10 wins & 10 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lília Cabral	...	Mercedes
José Mayer	...	Gustavo
Reynaldo Gianecchini	...	Theo
Cauã Reymond	...	Murilo
Alexandra Richter	...	Mônica
Eduardo Lago	...	Carlos Ernesto
Paulo Gustavo Bastos	...	René (as Paulo Gustavo)
Antonio Pedro	...	Tio de Gustavo
Elias Gleizer	...	Agenor
Vera Mancini	...	Hillary
Duda Mamberti	...	Padre
Helena Fernandes	...	Shirlene
Juliane Trevisol	...	Ju
César Cardadeiro	...	Filho de Mercedes 1
Johnny Massaro	...	Filho de Mercedes 2

Storyline

In Rio de Janeiro, the forty-something year old, Mercedes, goes to the psychoanalyst and tells the story of her life - from a child who lost her mother. Over three years of analysis, her life changes and she divorces her husband, Gustavo, and has love affairs with Theo and other young men, always supported by her best friend Monica.

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Plot Keywords:

divorce | best friend | coiffeur | mother son relationship | maconha | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

Brazil

Language:

Portuguese

Release Date:

17 April 2009 (Brazil)

Also Known As:

In Therapy

Filming Locations:

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Company Credits

Production Co:

Globo Filmes, Lereby Productions, Riofilme

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Hillary: Sexual harassment is only criminal when the guy is ugly. Am I right?

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Soundtracks

"Pra Rua Me Levar"
Written by Ana Carolina and Antonio Villeroy
Performed by Ana Carolina

User Reviews

A Realistic Contemporary Dramatic Comedy

In Rio de Janeiro, the forty and something years old Mercedes (Lília Cabral) goes to the psychoanalyst and tells the story of her life since she was a girl and lost her mother. Along the three years of analysis, her life changes and she divorces from her husband Gustavo (José Mayer) and has love affairs with the younger Theo (Reynaldo Gianecchini) and other young men, always supported by her best friend Monica (Alexandra Richter). When she is discharged by her doctor, she concludes that life is unpredictable and is to be enjoyed while we are alive.

"Divã" is a dramatic comedy with a simple and realistic story of a mature married woman with two sons that changes her life after going to her psychoanalyst that works because of the excellent performance of Lília Cabral. This awesome actress alternates funny with dramatic moments giving total credibility to her character Mercedes. Many viewers many not like the non-commercial epilogue of the story that shifts the genre from comedy to drama. My vote is seven.

Title (Brazil): "Divã" ("Divan")