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Canastra Suja (2016): Cast & Plot

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Canastra Suja is a 2016 drama directed by Caio Sóh, starring Marco Ricca as Batista, Adriana Esteves and Pedro Nercessian. It runs 2 hours 1 minute.

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Canastra Suja (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 1m (121 min)
Director
Caio Sóh
Genre
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
Studio
Mistika
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The story

What Is Canastra Suja About?

The premise of Canastra Suja without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Batista and Maria present a facade of happiness in their marriage, but behind closed doors, their relationship is crumbling. Batista struggles with alcoholism, while Maria is having an affair with her daughter’s boyfriend, Emilia. This creates a volatile situation, pushing the family towards a devastating downfall and exposing the dark secrets hidden beneath the surface.

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Cast & crew

Canastra Suja Cast & Characters

Marco Ricca leads the cast as Batista, with Adriana Esteves as Maria and Pedro Nercessian as Pedro. Directed by Caio Sóh; 39 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Caio Sóh

More films directed by Caio Sóh: Por Trás do Céu, Minutos Atrás and Soulbound.

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Plot

Canastra Suja Plot Summary

What happens in Canastra Suja from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Batista [Marco Ricca] is a heavy-drinking valet at a luxury hotel on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, living with his wife [Adriana Esteves] and their three children: Pedro [Pedro Nercessian], Emília [Bianca Bin], and Rita [Cacá Ottoni], a teenage girl with autism. The film follows the frictions at home and the personal struggles of each family member, painting a stark portrait of a household where love, frustration, and danger collide.

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The whole story of Canastra Suja, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Canastra Suja?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Canastra Suja FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Canastra Suja, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Canastra Suja?

Canastra Suja runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).

When was Canastra Suja released?

Canastra Suja was released on October 9, 2016.

Who directed Canastra Suja?

Canastra Suja was directed by Caio Sóh.

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Who is in the cast of Canastra Suja?

Canastra Suja stars Marco Ricca as Batista, Adriana Esteves as Maria and Pedro Nercessian as Pedro, among 39 credited actors.

Does Canastra Suja have a post-credit scene?

No. Canastra Suja has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Canastra Suja in?

The original language of Canastra Suja is Portuguese.

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