The Son of a Thousand Men
2025 · Movie · R · 126 min · ★ 7.4
In a small village, a lonely fisherman longing for a child follows an otherworldly light that draws him into the lives of others. As connections form, hidden pain and long-buried secrets surface, opening the door to unexpected bonds, belonging, and a broader idea of family.
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Details
- Original title
- O Filho de Mil Homens
- Years
- 2025
- Release date
- 2025-10-30
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 126 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- TMDB rating
- 7.4/10 (62 votes)
About
If you enjoy quiet, poetic dramas about loneliness, belonging, and unlikely connections, this may click, especially if you liked Nobody's Looking or Good Morning, Verônica; Not for you if you want fast pacing and clear answers.
Pros: poetic, tender mood; emotional depth; message of tolerance | Cons: slow pace; low on action; unclear explanations
Cast & crew
Rodrigo Santoro
as Crisóstomo
Rebeca Jamir
as Isaura
Miguel Martines
as Camilo
Johnny Massaro
as Antonino
Marcello Escorel
as Alfredo
Lívia Silva
as Isaura (Jovem)
Antonio Haddad
as Antonino (Jovem)
Juliana Caldas
as Francisca
Inez Viana
as Matilde
Tuna Dwek
as Doutora Carminda
Directed by Daniel Rezende