Alone Man

Sep 15, 2016

1h 28m

★ 6.8

Overview

The film tells the story of Arnaldo, that to get rid of his miserable life, seeks of a clinic that promises to copy people. With a copy occupying his place, he would take a new life. But, when having his request denied, Arnaldo has no choice but to try and change the course of his history. When he falls in love with Josie, the clerk of a pet cemetery, Arnaldo believes that he found a chance to finally be happy. But maybe he's wrong. A Lone Man is an urban fable that addresses the complexity of relationships, with a good dose of irony, and humor.

Genres

Science Fiction

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Globo Filmes

Alone Man Trailers

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Cast

Arnaldo / Arnaldo 2

Vladimir Brichta

Josie

Mariana Ximenes

Mascarenhas

Otávio Müller

Aline

Ingrid Guimarães

Tia Leila

Eliane Giardini

Dr. Döppel

Daniel Aráoz

Cássio

Milhem Cortaz

Tipo Magro

Aramis Trindade

Cigano

Cadu Fávero

Tomé

Murilo Grossi

Cecília

Natália Lage

Suzana

Luíza Mariani

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