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The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family (2014): Cast

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The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family is a 2014 romantic drama directed by João Botelho, starring Graciano Dias as Carlos da Maia, Pedro Inês and Marcello Urgeghe. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes.

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The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 15m (135 min)
Director
João Botelho
Genres
Romance , History , Drama
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family About?

The premise of The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family without spoilers.

The story follows Carlos, an aristocratic doctor whose life mirrors the tragedies and comedies of Portugal. Alongside his friend João da Ega, Carlos indulges in a life of leisure, surrounded by friends and lovers. His carefree existence is disrupted when he falls deeply in love with a captivating woman. This intense passion leads him down a path of turmoil and unexpected darkness, ultimately revealing a shocking and forbidden relationship.

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Cast & crew

The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family Cast & Characters

Graciano Dias leads the cast as Carlos da Maia, with Pedro Inês as João da Ega and Marcello Urgeghe as Craft. Directed by João Botelho; 37 actors are credited in all.

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More from João Botelho

More films directed by João Botelho: Um Filme em Forma de Assim, The Year of the Death of Ricardo Reis, Disquiet and True and Tender is the North.

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The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “The Maias: Scenes from Romantic Life” and “Os Maias - Cenas da Vida Romântica”.

Also known as
  • The Maias: Scenes from Romantic Life
  • Os Maias - Cenas da Vida Romântica
  • Семейство Майа
  • 马亚一家

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The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family?

The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).

When was The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family released?

The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family was released on September 11, 2014.

Who directed The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family?

The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family was directed by João Botelho.

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Who is in the cast of The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family?

The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family stars Graciano Dias as Carlos da Maia, Pedro Inês as João da Ega and Marcello Urgeghe as Craft, among 37 credited actors.

Does The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family have a post-credit scene?

No. The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family in?

The original language of The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family is Portuguese.

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