From Beginning to End (2009)
"Do Começo ao Fim" (original title)

Two brothers develop a very close relationship as they are growing up in an idyllic and happy family. When they are young adults their relationship becomes very intimate, romantic, and sexual.

Director:

Aluizio Abranches

Writer:

Aluizio Abranches

Stars:

Júlia Lemmertz, Fábio Assunção, Jean Pierre Noher

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Júlia Lemmertz	...	Julieta
Fábio Assunção	...	Alexandre
Jean Pierre Noher	...	Pedro
Louise Cardoso	...	Rosa
Lucas Cotrin	...	Francisco as Child (as Lucas Cotrim)
Gabriel Kaufmann	...	Thomás as Child
Rafael Cardoso	...	Thomás
João Gabriel Vasconcellos	...	Francisco
Mausi Martínez
Fernanda Félix	...	Bianca (as Fernanda Felix)
Eduardo Coutinho	...	Fabio
Aloysio de Abreu	...	(as Aloisio de Abreu)
Diego Veiga	...	(as Diogo Veiga)
Bruno Dubeaux
Flávia Milioni

Storyline

Two brothers develop a very close relationship as they are growing up in an idyllic and happy family. When they are young adults their relationship becomes very intimate, romantic, and sexual.

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Plot Keywords:

half brother | father son relationship | separation anxiety | gay brother | argentine tango | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site [br] Optimale [fr]

Country:

Brazil

Language:

Portuguese Spanish English

Release Date:

27 November 2009 (Brazil)

Also Known As:

From Beginning to End

Filming Locations:

Buenos Aires, Federal District, Argentina

Company Credits

Production Co:

Pequena Central de Produções, Lama Filmes

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Playing in only 9 theaters on its opening weekend (compared with 550 of them showing 2012), the film finished in sixth place.

User Reviews

An original, daring and very moving outstanding film - highly recommended

Even though the subject matter may repel some, as the film begins it immediately immerses the viewer into the family life of brothers Thomas and Francisco. The film is fearless and daring in many ways as its touches on some very taboo subject matters. It slowly creeps up to you, but once this drama sees the boys as grown men, it takes a very nostalgic mood. There is a very haunting aspect to this film that will leave you lulled and wanting more. There is also a certain amount of sadness eminent from the fantastic performances from Rafael Cardoso and João Gabriel Vasconcellos. Both these men light up the screen, and their chemistry was incendiary with a very fierce dynamic relationship that takes twists and turns in many directions but ultimately leaves you yearning for what was once between them. The film is pretty much about life changes and how some of the best times are hard to let go as mere memories. Both brothers, in their own way, must deal with life's changes and its unexpectedness. Very poetic and always eloquent in its storytelling, dealing with such difficult subject matter was flawlessly handled sensitively in the very capable hands of Aluisio Abranches. Brazil should be proud to have this film. It represents very well the beautiful people of Brazil, their culture and it give you great insight of a culture that is filled with traditions as well as strong family and community ties.

As the movie beautifully unfolds, we explore and observe a relationships and how difficult it can be to let go of the tie that binds.