Meanwhile (1999): Cast & Plot
Meanwhile is a 1999 short drama directed by Miguel Gomes, starring Mariana Ricardo as Rita, André Delphim and Nuno Oliveira. It runs 25 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 25 min
- Director
- Miguel Gomes
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Portuguese - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Meanwhile About?
The premise of Meanwhile without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A love triangle between two boys and a girl who drift through life from a rugby game, to a pool party, to the beach.
Meanwhile Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- teenager
Meanwhile Cast & Characters
Mariana Ricardo leads the cast as Rita, with André Delphim as Rui and Nuno Oliveira as Nuno. Directed by Miguel Gomes; 5 actors are credited in all.
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Director Miguel Gomes
- Mariana Ricardo as Rita
- André Delphim as Rui
- Nuno Oliveira as Nuno
- Gonçalo Félix as Alex
Also Starring in Meanwhile
· 1 more- Joana de Sá Cláudia
More from Miguel Gomes
More films directed by Miguel Gomes, best-rated first: Grand Tour, The Tsugua Diaries, Arabian Nights: Volume 2, The Desolate One and Our Beloved Month of August.
Meanwhile Plot Summary
What happens in Meanwhile 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
In a Montréal restaurant, a busy evening unfolds like a tapestry of small, intimate stories colliding under one roof. Two waitresses glide between tables, chatting softly about their own romantic hopes while taking orders and keeping an eye on the steady flow of patrons. The scene feels almost ordinary, until a thread of danger threads its way through the chatter and the clatter of dishes.
Full summary
The whole story of Meanwhile, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Meanwhile?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
In which Canadian city does the restaurant scene take place?
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Meanwhile FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Meanwhile, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Meanwhile?
Meanwhile runs 25 minutes.
When was Meanwhile released?
Meanwhile was released in 1999.
Who directed Meanwhile?
Meanwhile was directed by Miguel Gomes.
More films by Miguel Gomes Who is in the cast of Meanwhile?
Meanwhile stars Mariana Ricardo as Rita, André Delphim as Rui and Nuno Oliveira as Nuno, among 5 credited actors.
Does Meanwhile have a post-credit scene?
No. Meanwhile has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Meanwhile in?
The original language of Meanwhile is Portuguese.
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