
22 Aug 1963

Barren Lives
In vivid images, the documentary-like story of a drover and his family in the northern badlands of Brazil during the drought. A family in the search of new hope and destiny.

How far are your friends with you?
Brazil in the early 70s. Miguel, Eloi, Osvaldo and Paolo take part in armed attacks against the military dictatorship. They pay a heavy price with torture and arrest. Today the four friends still see each other. Only Miguel is politically active. On a photograph from a political meeting in Sao Paolo he recognises the policeman who tortured them 25 years ago and who was responsible for the death of Miguel's girlfriend. The policeman has been officially dead for a few years. On one of their fishing trips together, Miguel tells his friends of his discovery. When they hunt down and confront their nemesis they come into conflict with both themselves and each other.

Correia

Miguel

Elói

Osvaldo

Paulo

Miguel (jovem)

Elói (jovem)

Osvaldo (jovem)
Paulo (jovem)
Lúcia
Pai de Elói

Deputado
Esposa de Paulo
Companheiro do Jockey

Funcionário do Cemitério
Jogador de Snooker
Jogador de Snooker 2/Guia

Ladrão de rua

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