On Behalf of My Son
6.7
Vicentina struggles to cope with the death of her son Wesley after a tragic bus accident, in which he was the driver. As the investigation unfolds, evidence suggests that Wesley’s actions may have been suicidal. Vicentina then embarks on a journey to seek out the victims’ families and apologize, while confronting her own grief and uncertainty.
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Cast
17 people
Rejane Faria
Vicentina
Known for
Mars One
Maíra Azevedo
Joana
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Thalma de Freitas
Cleide
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The Clone
My Penguin Friend
Grace Passô
Isabel
Known for
Kissing Game
The Son of a Thousand Men
Giovanna Heliodoro
Gisele
Renato Novaes
Wesley/Bruno
Known for
Mars One
Karine Teles
Known for
The Second Mother
Pantanal
Flávio Bauraqui
Luiz
Known for
Land of Desire
Madame Satã
Giovanni Venturini
Fred
Also in
Perfect Days
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Marisa Revert
Vera
Also in
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Fernanda Vianna
Marta
Known for
My Sweet Orange Tree
Clébia Sousa
Solange
Known for
Bacurau
Neighboring Sounds
Gabriel Martins Director · Tiganá Santana Composer Leonardo Feliciano Cinematographer
United States release November 5, 2026 · Produced in Brazil · Original title Vicentina Pede Desculpas
Production
Filmes de Plástico
Production
Brazil
Produced in
Languages
Original title
Vicentina Pede Desculpas
Original language
Portuguese
Spoken on screen
Portuguese
Release dates
Canada · September 12, 2026
Premiere · Toronto International Film Festival
Brazil · November 5, 2026
Limited theatrical
United States · November 5, 2026
Limited theatrical
United States · November 20, 2026
Digital · Netflix
United States
October 6, 2026 · Premiere · Mill Valley Film Festival
Brazil
October 9, 2026 · Premiere · Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
October 17, 2026 · Premiere · São Paulo International Film Festival
November 20, 2026 · Digital · Netflix
Germany
November 20, 2026 · Digital · Netflix
Philippines
November 20, 2026 · Digital · Netflix
Singapore
November 20, 2026 · Digital · Netflix
Spain
September 24, 2026 · Premiere · San Sebastián International Film Festival
Türkiye
November 20, 2026 · Digital · Netflix
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