Behind the Sun
2001, Portuguese. Directed by Walter Salles.
Brazilian badlands, April 1910. Tonho is ordered by his father to avenge the death of his older brother. The young man knows that if he commits this crime, his life will be divided in two: the twenty years he has already lived and the few days he has left to live, before the other family avenges their son's death. He is torn between fulfilling his ancestral duty and rebelling against it, urged by his younger brother Pacu. That's when a tiny travelling circus passes through the vast badlands where Tonho's family lives.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 12 December 2001
- Original title
- Abril Despedaçado
- Country
- France, Switzerland, Brazil
- Written by
- Walter Salles, Karim Aïnouz, Sérgio Machado
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Behind the Sun: quick answers
Is Behind the Sun worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 138 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Behind the Sun?
Behind the Sun runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Behind the Sun have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Behind the Sun on?
Behind the Sun isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Behind the Sun?
If you liked Behind the Sun, try Angel Eyes, The Parts You Lose, The Greatest Show on Earth.
Who directed Behind the Sun?
Behind the Sun (2001) was directed by Walter Salles and stars Rodrigo Santoro, José Dumont, Rita Assemany.