When I Was Alive
Quando Eu Era Vivo
“Danger may lurk in the past”
Synopsis
After losing his job and the end of his marriage, Júnior returns to his father's house. But that is not his childhood house anymore. His old room has been rented by a young woman and the place feels unwelcome and oppressive. Júnior develops and obsession for his family history, as strange things start happening in the house.
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Antônio Fagundes
Sênior
Marat Descartes
Júnior
Sandy
Bruna
Gilda Nomacce
Miranda
Kiko Bertholini
Pedro
Helena Albergaria
Olga
Rony Koren
Paulinho
Tuna Dwek
Lurdinha
Lourenço Mutarelli
Donato
Eduardo Gomes
Pa-Zuzu
Carlos Albergaria
Júnior (Criança)
Marc Libeskind
Pedro (Criança)
Lilian Blanc
Enfermeira
Carla Kinzo
Oficial Silmara
Caetano Gotardo
Porteiro Silmar
Sabrina Greve
Márcia
Vitor Dutra
Caio
Rosana Dutra
Tia estranha
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$273
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$32
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.12x
-$241 deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marco Dutra
- Screenplay & Story
- Marco Dutra, Gabriela Amaral Almeida
- Original Score
- Marco Dutra, Gustavo Garbato, Guilherme Garbato
- Original Title
- Quando Eu Era Vivo
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $273
- Worldwide Gross
- $32
- Production Studios
- RT Features, Camisa Treze, Vitrine Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marco Dutra
Marco Dutra, Gabriela Amaral Almeida, Lourenço Mutarelli
Marco Dutra, Gustavo Garbato, Guilherme Garbato
Ivo Lopes Araújo
Juliana Rojas
Rodrigo Teixeira, Raphael Mesquita
Department Leadership Roster
Ivo Lopes Araújo
Director of Photography
Marco Dutra
Director
Marco Dutra
Screenplay
Gabriela Amaral Almeida
Screenplay
Juliana Rojas
Editor
Gustavo Garbato
Original Music Composer
Guilherme Garbato
Original Music Composer
Rodrigo Teixeira
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About When I Was Alive
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What is When I Was Alive about?
After losing his job and the end of his marriage, Júnior returns to his father's house. But that is not his childhood house anymore. His old room has been rented by a young woman and the place feels unwelcome and oppressive. Júnior develops and obsession for his family history, as strange things start happening in the house.
Who directed When I Was Alive?
When I Was Alive was directed by Marco Dutra.
Who stars in When I Was Alive?
The principal cast of When I Was Alive includes Antônio Fagundes, Marat Descartes, Sandy, Gilda Nomacce, Kiko Bertholini.
When was When I Was Alive released and how long is it?
When I Was Alive was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of When I Was Alive?
When I Was Alive had a reported production budget of $273 and grossed $32 at the worldwide box office (0.12 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for When I Was Alive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When I Was Alive was composed by Marco Dutra, Gustavo Garbato, Guilherme Garbato.
Is When I Was Alive based on a book or true story?
When I Was Alive is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lourenço Mutarelli".