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Passing By

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2003 | 87 min | Drama, Crime

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone nostalgic for their awkward years and people who love a story about friendship. Small moments carry real weight here, the way they do when you're young. Shelve it next to The Public Enemy. The friendships are the beating heart of it.
The mood
Dark and gritty.
The pace
Gives its people room to develop, at 1 hr 27 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
What might put you off
  • It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

When straight-laced Jefferson finds out his drug-dealing brother is dead, he returns to São Paulo with his childhood friend to identify the body. The journey raises memories of their shared childhood and poses a choice for their future.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ricardo Elias

  • Sílvio GuindaneJefferson
  • Fabinho NepoKennedy
  • Thiago de MelloDevanilson
  • Wilma de SouzaDona Clotilde
  • Priscila DiasJenifer
  • Rafael GarcíaTraficante Sérgio
  • Mariana LoureiroJaqueline
  • Lucélia MachiavelliMercedes
  • Estevão Maya-MayaPai de Jefferson
  • Glennys RafaelJefferson (criança)