Master of the Sea
Master of the Sea
2004, Portuguese. Directed by Odorico Mendes.
A journey to the heart of deepest Brazil
The film tells the story of Cristório, a fisherman from Northeastern Brazilian state of Maranhão, who lost his young son when he was killed by jealous husband, during a folklore festival that celebrates the return of a ressurected bull, called Bumba-meu-boi. It is a journey to the heart of deepest Brazil, where it finds the dramatic soul of the Brazilian people.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
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- Released
- 1 January 2004
- Original title
- O Dono do Mar
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Frank Dawe, Fábio Gomes
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What Master of the Sea is based on
Master of the Sea is adapted from a novel.
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Master of the Sea runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
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Which OTT platform is Master of the Sea on?
Master of the Sea isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 2004. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Master of the Sea?
If you liked Master of the Sea, try The Secret: Dare to Dream, Pride and Prejudice, Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between.
Who directed Master of the Sea?
Master of the Sea (2004) was directed by Odorico Mendes and stars Jackson Costa, Daniela Escobar, Alexandre Pasternost.
What is Master of the Sea based on?
Master of the Sea is adapted from a novel.