Father’s Chair 2012
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Director
- Luciano Moura
- Network
- Globo Filmes
- Where to Stream
- fuboTV
What is Father’s Chair?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Father's Chair" (2012). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 20, 2012
- Original language
- PT
- Origin
- Brazil
- Studios
- Globo Filmes
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 62 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~93 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Globo Filmes
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Title: Father's Chair (Portuguese: A Busca; lit. 'The Search').
Year: 2012.
Genre: Drama.
Director: Luciano Moura.
Release Date: 01/20/2012 (US).
Runtime: 1h 33m.
Rating: PG-13.
Setting: Upscale Brazilian neighborhood; shot in Campinas, Paulínia, and the coast of the state of São Paulo.
Main Character: Theo, a hardworking doctor, husband, and father.
Plot: Theo has prioritized his career over his family. His world begins to crumble as his mentor/surrogate father is dying and his wife announces she wants a divorce. The situation escalates when his 15-year-old son, Pedro, disappears. Theo travels throughout Brazil searching for his son, a journey that leads him to discover what really matters to him.
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“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Father’s Chair worth watching?
Father’s Chair holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 62 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Father’s Chair and when was it released?
Father’s Chair is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 2012. Release status: Released.
Who directed Father’s Chair?
Father’s Chair was directed by Luciano Moura.
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