''Father's Chair'' ( pt, A Busca; ) is a 2012 Brazilian

drama film In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super ...

directed by Luciano Moura. It follows the story of Theo, a man who always gave priority to career, until the day that his 15-year-old son goes missing. It was shot in

Campinas Campinas (, ''Plains'' or ''Meadows'') is a Brazilian municipality in São Paulo State, part of the country's Southeast Region. According to the 2020 estimate, the city's population is 1,213,792, making it the fourteenth most populous Brazilian ...

Paulínia Paulínia is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. It is part of the São Paulo Macrometropolis. The population is 112,003 (2020 est.) in an area of 138.78 km². The elevation is 590 m. It is known for hosting the Replan, ...

, and in the coast of the state of São Paulo. The film was selected for the World Cinema at

2012 Sundance Film Festival The 2012 Sundance Film Festival took place from January 19 until January 29, 2012 in Park City, Utah. 64 short films were selected for the festival from 7,675 submissions, including 27 international shorts from 3,592 submissions. Non-competition ...

and for the Première Brasil at 2012 Festival do Rio.

Plot

Theo is a doctor that leads a good life in a wealthy Brazilian neighborhood. He always gave priority to work, leaving the family at second plan, but little by little Theo discovers that everything around him is collapsing. His mentor and father figure is dying and his wife wants to divorce him. But nothing could prepare him for the day that his 15-year-old son, Pedro, disappeared without a trace. Theo embarks on a quest that leads him through Brazil, discovering what really matters to him. Searching for his missing son, Theo finds himself.Father's Chair (2011) - Filminfo - Film1.nl
/ref>

Cast

Wagner Moura Wagner Maniçoba de Moura (; born 27 June 1976) is a Brazilian actor, director, filmmaker, musician, and journalist. Wagner started his career doing theater in Salvador, where he worked with renowned directors, and soon scored some appearances ...

as Theo Gadelha *

Mariana Lima Mariana Gomes Ferreira Lima-Díaz (born August 25, 1972) is a Brazilian actress and producer. Personal life Since 1997, she has been married to director Enrique Díaz, with whom she has two daughters, Elena and Antônia. Filmography Telev ...

as Branca * Lima Duarte as Emiliano Gadelha *Brás Antunes as Pedro *Abrahão Farc as Firmino

References

External links

* 2012 thriller drama films 2012 films Brazilian thriller drama films Films shot in Campinas Films shot in Paulínia 2012 drama films {{2010s-thriller-film-stub