Two Sons of Francisco
Seen it?2005 | 132 min | Drama, History, Music
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Rudy or Judy, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 12 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
The story of Francisco, a very simple and poor man whose dream was to see his children become country music stars, and who made all the efforts to make it happen.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Breno Silveira
- Ângelo AntônioFrancisco José de Camargo
- Dira PaesHelena Siqueira de Camargo
- Dablio MoreiraYoung Mirosmar / Zezé Di Camargo
- Marcos HenriqueEmival
- Márcio KielingMirosmar / Zezé Di Camargo
- Palomma DuarteZilu Godoi
- Wigor LimaYoung Welson / Luciano Camargo
- Thiago MendonçaWelson / Luciano Camargo
- José DumontMiranda
- Natália LageCleide