To the Left of the Father
2001, Portuguese. Directed by Luiz Fernando Carvalho.
In 1940s São Paulo, Pedro’s tasked to retrieve his estranged brother André. André’s departure stems from a domineering father, an overly affectionate mother, and Pedro’s jealousy over the father’s favoritism. Further complicating matters is André’s unconventional relationship with their sister, Ana.
- Runtime
- 2h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Luiz Fernando CarvalhoDirector
- Selton MelloAndré
- Raul CortezFather
- Juliana Carneiro da CunhaMother
- Simone SpoladoreAna
- Leonardo MedeirosPedro, the elder brother
- Caio BlatLula, the younger brother
- Luiz Fernando CarvalhoAndré - Narrator (voice)
- Pablo César CâncioAndré as a boy
- Denise Del VecchioProstitute
- Mônica NassifSister
- Kika KalacheSister
- Renata RizekSister
Details
- Released
- 29 October 2001
- Original title
- Lavoura Arcaica
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Luiz Fernando Carvalho
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To the Left of the Father: quick answers
Is To the Left of the Father worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is To the Left of the Father?
To the Left of the Father runs 171 minutes (2h 51m).
Does To the Left of the Father have a post-credits scene?
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To the Left of the Father parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is To the Left of the Father on?
To the Left of the Father isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 October 2001. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like To the Left of the Father?
If you liked To the Left of the Father, try Wander Darkly, Gabriel's Inferno, Sylvie's Love.
Who directed To the Left of the Father?
To the Left of the Father (2001) was directed by Luiz Fernando Carvalho and stars Selton Mello, Raul Cortez, Juliana Carneiro da Cunha.