

The Backlands Shall Sea
2024, Portuguese. Directed by Rodrigo Cesar.
When an ocean-fascinated cowboy from the Brazilian backlands discovers that the farm where he has worked all his life will be sold, he abandons everything to, finally, get to know the sea. Guided by an old postcard sent by a long-lost love, he embarks on a quest that will redefine his life.
- Runtime
- 0h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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- Released
- 26 February 2024
- Original title
- O Sertão Vai Vir ao Mar
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Cadu Pereiva
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The Backlands Shall Sea runs 40 minutes (0h 40m).
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The Backlands Shall Sea isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 February 2024. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Backlands Shall Sea?
If you liked The Backlands Shall Sea, try Three Wise Men and a Baby, Christmas...Again?!, A Dog Year.
Who directed The Backlands Shall Sea?
The Backlands Shall Sea (2024) was directed by Rodrigo Cesar and stars Tay Lopez, Joálisson Cunha, Zezita Matos.