The Guardian
Guardião
“A boy and his grandpa must face the life-changing consequences of a skirt.”
Synopsis
After hearing about a Brazilian folklore party at the neighborhood school, Fernando, an 8-year-old child, decides to go dressed as Curupira, with a skirt and everything, and suggests it to his grandfather, Mr. Lino, 70 years old. The dynamics between grandfather and grandson begin to be affected as Lino perceives Fernando to be a different child. Through subtleties in the dialogues and the silence, social conventions and the responsibility of being the guardian-protector of something precious, the film evokes conceptions of the masculine within a queer childhood.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eduardo Tosta
- Screenplay & Story
- Eduardo Tosta
- Original Title
- Guardião
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Budget
- $50K
- Production Studios
- Camaleoa Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eduardo Tosta
Eduardo Tosta
Mamba Negra
Karol Azevedo
Marcos Alexandre
Department Leadership Roster
Eduardo Tosta
Director
Eduardo Tosta
Writer
Mamba Negra
Director of Photography
Karol Azevedo
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Guardian
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Guardian about?
After hearing about a Brazilian folklore party at the neighborhood school, Fernando, an 8-year-old child, decides to go dressed as Curupira, with a skirt and everything, and suggests it to his grandfather, Mr. Lino, 70 years old. The dynamics between grandfather and grandson begin to be affected as Lino perceives Fernando to be a different child. Through subtleties in the dialogues and the silence, social conventions and the responsibility of being the guardian-protector of something precious, the film evokes conceptions of the masculine within a queer childhood.
Who directed The Guardian?
The Guardian was directed by Eduardo Tosta.
Who stars in The Guardian?
The principal cast of The Guardian includes Carlos Betão, João Pedro Magalhães, Luciana Souza, Luka.
When was The Guardian released and how long is it?
The Guardian was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Guardian?
The Guardian holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).