The Heartthrob
5.9
This heartfelt comedy about 2 reunited 1/2 brothers. Handsome but underemployed actor Júlio finds himself in need of a job & place to stay. Neurotic & lonely Beto is a successful soap opera writer who hasn't left his house in 8 years. When Júlio winds up on Beto's doorstep, they find themselves capable of reigniting old resentments, but also with the possibility to fulfill the other's dreams.
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Thiago Fragoso
Júlio
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Raul
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Luiz Henrique Nogueira
Beto
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Raquel
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Cristina Mutarelli
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Adriana
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Paulo
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Fernanda Viacava
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Gilson
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Patricia Gasppar
Gabriela
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Paula Pretta
Daniele
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Francisco Ramalho Jr. Director · André Catarinacho Screenplay Lúcio Kodato Cinematographer
First release February 7, 2019 · Produced in Brazil · Production Ramalho Filmes
Production
Miravista
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Ramalho Filmes
Production
Brazil
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Languages
Original title
O Galã
Original language
Portuguese
Spoken on screen
Portuguese
Release dates
Brazil · February 7, 2019
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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