The Boy
Genres
Overview
Haunted by the fear of becoming a "one-hit-wonder author," João grows increasingly anguished over his inability to produce a follow-up to his acclaimed debut novel. The young writer realizes he must break free from his self-imposed routine and venture beyond his comfort zone. In this pursuit, he forms an unlikely friendship with Breno, a free-spirited motorcyclist whose lifestyle couldn’t more different from João’s own. Their bond may just hold the key to unlocking the inspiration João needs to finally write his second book—and redefine his legacy.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
90 min
Release Date
2025-02-19
Status
Released
Original Language
Portuguese
Vote Count
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Vote Average
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Vitor Fonsek
João
Bruno Gissoni
Breno
Thaila Ayala
Tamara
Carol Castro
Beth Goulart
Jane Kelly Saglia
Maria Zilda Bethlem
Bruno Cabrerizo
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