The Child
6.2
The story takes place near Lisbon, in the mid-16th century. Bela, an adopted young man, tries to find his place in a family that is free, but trapped in a world where each shadow allows imperfections to shine through.
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Cast
13 people
Grégory Gadebois
Pierre
Known for
The Returned
Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight
João Arrais
Bela
Known for
Fatima
Alba Baptista
Branca
Known for
Warrior Nun
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
Maria João Pinho
Maria
Also in
Glória
The Secret
Loïc Corbery
Jacques
Known for
Lupin
Not My Type
Inês Pires Tavares
Rosa
Also in
Our Love Songs
Lady of Tides
Albano Jerónimo
Afonso
Known for
The One
Turn of the Tide
Ulysse Dutilloy-Liégeois
Fernando
Also in
Lupin
The Goldman Case
Cleonise Malulo
Beatriz
Also in
Sunset
Life Is Life
Raimundo Cosme
Diogo
Known for
Turn of the Tide
Olivier Dutilloy
De Bréves
Also in
Pourquoi Parlez-Vous Si Bas ?
João Vicente
Miguel Fonte
Also in
Sunset
Mulheres
Marguerite de Hillerin Director · Félix Dutilloy-Liégeois Director Mário Barroso Cinematographer
First release January 26, 2022 · Produced in France, Portugal · Languages French, Portuguese
Production
Alfama Films
Production · Distribution
Leopardo Filmes
Production
France · Portugal
Produced in
Languages
Original title
A Criança
Original language
Portuguese
Spoken on screen
French · Portuguese
Release dates
Netherlands · January 26, 2022
International Film Festival Rotterdam
Portugal · February 10, 2022
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
France
April 13, 2022 · Theatrical
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