The Way He Looks
“Not every love happens at first sight.”
Leonardo is a blind teenager dealing with an overprotective mother while trying to live a more independent life. To the disappointment of his best friend, Giovana, he plans to go on an exchange program abroad. When Gabriel, a new student in town, arrives at their classroom, new feelings blossom in Leonardo making him question his plans.
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Cast
15 people
Ghilherme Lobo
Leonardo
Known for
I Don't Want to Go Back Alone
Divaldo Franco
Fábio Audi
Gabriel
Known for
I Don't Want to Go Back Alone
Tess Amorim
Giovana
Known for
I Don't Want to Go Back Alone
Lúcia Romano
Laura
Also in
As Pupilas do Senhor Reitor
Uma Primavera
Eucir de Souza
Carlos
Known for
Genesis
The Awakener
Selma Egrei
Avó Maria
Known for
Apocalipse
Genesis
Isabela Guasco
Karina
Also in
Durval Discos
Haunted Tales for Wicked Kids
Victor Filgueiras
Guilherme
Also in
Two Rabbits
Farofa na peneira
Pedro Carvalho
Fábio
Also in
The Devil Lives Here
Snuff Said - Morte em Vídeo
Guga Auricchio
Carlinhos
No other roles listed
Bárbara Pereira
Marta
No other roles listed
Matheus Abreu
William
Known for
Never Give Up
Beast Race
Daniel Ribeiro Director · Pierre de Kerchove Cinematographer Cristian Chinen Editor
Worldwide gross $1.2M · Budget $2.7M · United States release November 7, 2014
Box office
Budget
$2,700,000
Worldwide gross
$1,207,841
Gross vs. budget
0.4×
Production
Lacuna Filmes
Production
Paraná Filmes
Production
Brazil
Produced in
Languages
Original title
Hoje Eu Quero Voltar Sozinho
Original language
Portuguese
Spoken on screen
Portuguese
Release dates
Germany · February 10, 2014
Premiere · Berlin International Film Festival
Brazil · April 10, 2014
Theatrical
United States · November 7, 2014
Theatrical
United States
May 30, 2014 · Premiere · Seattle International Film Festival
France
July 23, 2014 · Theatrical
Germany
February 26, 2015 · Theatrical
Greece
May 28, 2015 · Theatrical
Hong Kong SAR China
October 9, 2014 · Theatrical
Ireland
October 24, 2014 · Theatrical
Japan
July 23, 2014 · Digital
Netherlands
October 16, 2014 · Physical · DVD
Poland
August 7, 2014 · Premiere · Two Riversides Film and Art Festival
August 29, 2014 · Theatrical
Spain
July 17, 2015 · Theatrical
Sweden
November 21, 2014 · Theatrical
Switzerland
August 13, 2014 · Theatrical
Taiwan
November 21, 2014 · Theatrical
Thailand
March 19, 2015 · Theatrical
United Kingdom
October 11, 2014 · Premiere · BFI London Film Festival
October 24, 2014 · Theatrical
February 9, 2015 · Digital
February 9, 2015 · Physical
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