True and Tender is the North
2008, Portuguese. Directed by João Botelho.
Adaptation of a 1987 novel by Agustina Bessa Luis, a multi-generation exploration of a wealthy family with a mysterious past and a house on the island of Madeira.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- João BotelhoDirector
- Ana MoreiraSissi / Rosalina / Emília de Sousa / Águeda / Rosamunde
- Ricardo AibéoJoão Sanha
- Rogério SamoraJoão de Barros
- Maya BoothDozy
- Margarida Vila-NovaLeopoldina - 26 anos
- Custódia GallegoLeopoldina - 47 anos
- Rita BlancoD. Antónia
- Marcello UrgegheTristão
- Joana de VeronaCast
- Paulo FilipeDirector de Cena
- Laura SoveralD. Matilde
- António Pedro CerdeiraLopo
Details
- Released
- 30 September 2008
- Original title
- A Corte do Norte
- Country
- Portugal
- Written by
- José Álvaro Morais, João Botelho
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What True and Tender is the North is based on
True and Tender is the North is based on A Corte do Norte by Agustina Bessa-Luís.
A Corte do Norte
By Agustina Bessa-Luís
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How long is True and Tender is the North?
True and Tender is the North runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does True and Tender is the North have a post-credits scene?
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True and Tender is the North parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is True and Tender is the North on?
True and Tender is the North isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 September 2008. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like True and Tender is the North?
If you liked True and Tender is the North, try Gabriela, The Fugitive Kind, Game of Love.
Who directed True and Tender is the North?
True and Tender is the North (2008) was directed by João Botelho and stars Ana Moreira, Ricardo Aibéo, Rogério Samora.
What is True and Tender is the North based on?
True and Tender is the North is based on A Corte do Norte by Agustina Bessa-Luís.