Soldier of Goa
Soldado de Goa
“BASED ON A TRUE STORY.”
Synopsis
In the 60s, Fernando, a young Portuguese soldier is imprisoned in Goa following the invasion by Indian troops. With no correspondence from his family or girlfriend, he begins to lose his connection to both and to his past, while bonding with the Indian people. While imprisoned, he establishes a routine by doing something he enjoys - cutting hair and trimming the beards of Indian officers, with whom he forms friendships. When he finally receives news that the Portuguese are returning home, Fernando has already decided to stay.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomás Fenn
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomás Fenn, André Bento, Francisco Raposo
- Original Score
- Nuno Luis
- Original Title
- Soldado de Goa
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Budget
- $3K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomás Fenn
Thomás Fenn, André Bento, Francisco Raposo
Nuno Luis
João Alvarinhas
Duarte Santos
Filipa Valente, Joana Rosa
Department Leadership Roster
Thomás Fenn
Director
João Alvarinhas
Director of Photography
Duarte Santos
Editor
Carolina Santos
Production Design
Thomás Fenn
Writer
André Bento
Writer
Francisco Raposo
Writer
Filipa Valente
Producer
Joana Rosa
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Soldier of Goa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Soldier of Goa about?
In the 60s, Fernando, a young Portuguese soldier is imprisoned in Goa following the invasion by Indian troops. With no correspondence from his family or girlfriend, he begins to lose his connection to both and to his past, while bonding with the Indian people. While imprisoned, he establishes a routine by doing something he enjoys - cutting hair and trimming the beards of Indian officers, with whom he forms friendships. When he finally receives news that the Portuguese are returning home, Fernando has already decided to stay.
Who directed Soldier of Goa?
Soldier of Goa was directed by Thomás Fenn.
Who stars in Soldier of Goa?
The principal cast of Soldier of Goa includes Miguel Amorim, Abdul Razac Seco, Tomás Canteiro, Álvaro Aragonez.
When was Soldier of Goa released and how long is it?
Soldier of Goa was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Soldier of Goa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Soldier of Goa was composed by Nuno Luis.