Astral City: A Spiritual Journey
Seen it?2010 | 103 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was critically acclaimed, though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The selfish Dr. André Luiz dies and awakes in the limbo called "Umbral". After a painful period in the gruesome swamp, he is rescued and brought in a white light to "Nosso Lar" (meaning "Our Home"). He finds a place of harmony, where people live in peace awaiting
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
Critically acclaimed
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$25 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Wagner de Assis
- Renato PrietoAndré Luiz
- Fernando Alves PintoLisias
- Rosanne MulhollandEloisa
- Inez VianaNarcisa
- Rodrigo de OdéTobias
- Werner SchünemannEmmanuel
- Clemente ViscaínoMinistro Clarêncio
- Ana RosaLaura
- Othon BastosAnacleto
- Paulo GoulartMinistro Genésio