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Ghilherme Lobo | ... | Leonardo | |
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Fabio Audi | ... | Gabriel |
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Tess Amorim | ... | Giovana |
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Lúcia Romano | ... | Laura |
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Eucir de Souza | ... | Carlos |
Selma Egrei | ... | Maria | |
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Isabela Guasco | ... | Karina |
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Victor Filgueiras | ... | Guilherme |
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Pedro Carvalho | ... | Fabio |
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Guga Auricchio | ... | Carlinhos |
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Bárbara Pereira | ... | Marta |
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Matheus Abreu | ... | William |
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Naruna Costa | ... | Professora Ana |
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Julio Machado | ... | Professor Rubens (as Júlio Machado) |
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Renata Novaes | ... | Sandra |
Leonardo is a blind teenager dealing with an overprotective mother while trying to live a more independent life. To the disappointment of his best friend, Giovana, he plans to go on an exchange program abroad. When Gabriel, a new student in town, arrives at their classroom, new feelings blossom in Leonardo making him question his plans. Written by Daniel Ribeiro
When Daniel Ribeiro's sweet and charming short film 'I Don't Want to Go Back Alone' released in 2010, I was completely in love with it. I was eagerly looking forward to watching this movie since its announcement. Though I still consider the short to be simple, nuanced and better, I liked how Ribeiro beautifully adapted the short into a feature film. Of course, he kept the same talented young actors; they've grown, and have done a commendable and mature job. I liked how Ribeiro changed a few parts from the short film, but kept the essence and feel of the story intact; he incorporates the memorable dialogues and moments from the short into the feature film appropriately.
It's the story of a blind guy named Leo, his best friend Giovana, and how their lives change after the arrival of new student, Gabriel. The movie is basically about equality and sexuality. Blind, not blind, or whatever... ultimately, all we seek is love, and independence. We never choose whom we fall in love with.
Though the movie explores themes of friendship, independence, bullying, etc., overall, the movie essentially remains the same as the short; I feel, the characters and situations could have been explored further. But overall, I still like the film; it's heartwarming and delightful.
The title song used in the movie, 'There's Too Much Love' by Belle and Sebastian, is quite mesmerizing. Every time it played during the film, at appropriate moments, my heart was filled with joy. And the main kiss between Leo and Gabriel towards the end is really passionate and moving.