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The Father’s Shadow (2018): Cast

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The Father’s Shadow is a 2018 drama horror film directed by Gabriela Amaral Almeida, starring Júlio Machado as Jorge, Luciana Paes and Eduardo Gomes. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and was made on a reported $2.2 million budget.

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The Father’s Shadow (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Genres
Drama , Horror , Fantasy
Original language
Portuguese
Budget
$2.2M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Father’s Shadow About?

The premise of The Father’s Shadow without spoilers.

Following the death of her mother, a young girl is unexpectedly thrust into the role of caregiver when her father falls ill. This sudden reversal of roles disrupts the natural order, blurring the lines between childhood and responsibility. As she navigates the challenges of caring for her ailing father, she grapples with the complexities of frustrated parenthood and a growing sense of conviction.

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Cast & crew

The Father’s Shadow Cast & Characters

Júlio Machado leads the cast as Jorge, with Luciana Paes as Cristina and Eduardo Gomes as Operário da Obra. Directed by Gabriela Amaral Almeida; 22 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Gabriela Amaral Almeida

More films directed by Gabriela Amaral Almeida: Friendly Beast, Estátua!, Terno and The Comforting Hand.

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The Father’s Shadow FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget, post-credit scenes and language of The Father’s Shadow, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Father’s Shadow?

The Father’s Shadow runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was The Father’s Shadow released?

The Father’s Shadow was released on September 20, 2018.

Who directed The Father’s Shadow?

The Father’s Shadow was directed by Gabriela Amaral Almeida.

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Who is in the cast of The Father’s Shadow?

The Father’s Shadow stars Júlio Machado as Jorge, Luciana Paes as Cristina and Eduardo Gomes as Operário da Obra, among 22 credited actors.

What was the budget of The Father’s Shadow?

The Father’s Shadow had a reported budget of $2.2 million.

Does The Father’s Shadow have a post-credit scene?

No. The Father’s Shadow has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Father’s Shadow in?

The original language of The Father’s Shadow is Portuguese.

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