A soldier comes home to find peace. His city has other plans.
Xavier returns to Lisbon after a military stint, determined to lead a meaningful life, only to find his world closing in on him.
Acting
Hestnes's shoulders carry unbearable weight in every frame.
Cinematography
Lisbon becomes a character: narrow, dim, closing in.
Direction
Mozos refuses redemption. Thank god.
Director
Manuel Mozos
Pedro Hestnes
Xavier
Cristina Carvalhal
Rosa
José Meireles
Hipólito
Sandra Faleiro
Luísa
Canto e Castro
Alves
Isabel de Castro
Irmã Luz
Isabel Ruth
Laura
José Pedro Gomes
Pires
Rogério Samora
Tiago
Alexandra Lencastre
Carla
José Mora Ramos
Captain Mendes
Teresa Faria
Woman in Gas Station
Marina Albuquerque
Alves' Secretary
Ângelo Torres
Worker
Manuel Wiborg
Soldier
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Made during Portugal's post-revolutionary hangover, capturing a generation's disillusionment with democracy's empty promises.
Mozos shot guerrilla-style in actual Lisbon neighborhoods; locals often didn't realize filming was happening.
PT
