Gebo and the Shadow

Sep 10, 2012

1h 35m

★ 6.7

Overview

Despite his age and general weariness, Gebo keeps on working as an accountant to provide for his family. He lives with his wife, Doroteia, and his daughter-in-law, Sofia, but it is the absence of João, son and husband, that worries them.Gebo seems to be hiding something, especially to Doroteia, who is anxiously waiting to see her son again. Sofia is also waiting for her husband to come home, and yet she fears him. All of a sudden, João arrives and everything changes.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

O Som e a Fúria

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Cast

Gebo

Michael Lonsdale

Doroteia

Claudia Cardinale

Candidinha

Jeanne Moreau

Sofia

Leonor Silveira

Chamico

Luís Miguel Cintra

Joao

Ricardo Trêpa

Luis Inacio

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