My Hindu Friend
Meu Amigo Hindu
“Those who still have a dream to fulfill are more likely to survive.”
Synopsis
Diego is a film director who, when he is told that he has a malignant disease which could be fatal, marries his girlfriend of many years, says goodbye to his friends and begins a routine of long days of treatment in hospital. While learning to live with the pain and also conversing with death, he meets a Hindu boy who is a fellow patient and who becomes his friend. But one day the boy disappears. Diego is discharged, but his life has changed forever. His marriage fails and, living alone, he begins to wonder whether he may in fact be dying and no one has told him. He tries to find out what happened to his Hindu friend, and eventually meets another woman.
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MY HINDU FRIEND Trailer (2020) Willem Dafoe, Drama Movie
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-09
Top Cast
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Willem Dafoe
Diego Fairman
Maria Fernanda Cândido
Livia Monteiro Bueno
Reynaldo Gianecchini
Ricardo Steen
Selton Mello
Common Man
Bárbara Paz
Sofia Guerra
Guilherme Weber
Antonio Fairman
Dan Stulbach
Marcos
Gilda Nomacce
Antonio's Wife
Tuna Dwek
Gabi
Tania Khalill
Rosemary
Maitê Proença
Debora
Dalton Vigh
Dr. Morris
Supla
Paiva
Ary Fontoura
Dudu
Rio Adlakha
Hindu Friend
Henry Sobel
Rabbi
Charles Paraventi
Léo
Clara Choveaux
Young woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 17, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Héctor Babenco
- Screenplay & Story
- Héctor Babenco
- Original Score
- Zbigniew Preisner
- Original Title
- Meu Amigo Hindu
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- HB Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Héctor Babenco
Héctor Babenco
Zbigniew Preisner
Mauro Pinheiro Jr.
Gustavo Giani
Marcelo Torres, Jeremy Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Héctor Babenco
Director
Héctor Babenco
Writer
Gustavo Giani
Editor
Clovis Bueno
Production Design
Rita Murtinho
Costume Design
Mauro Pinheiro Jr.
Director of Photography
Zbigniew Preisner
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Hindu Friend
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What is My Hindu Friend about?
Diego is a film director who, when he is told that he has a malignant disease which could be fatal, marries his girlfriend of many years, says goodbye to his friends and begins a routine of long days of treatment in hospital. While learning to live with the pain and also conversing with death, he meets a Hindu boy who is a fellow patient and who becomes his friend. But one day the boy disappears. Diego is discharged, but his life has changed forever. His marriage fails and, living alone, he begins to wonder whether he may in fact be dying and no one has told him. He tries to find out what happened to his Hindu friend, and eventually meets another woman.
Who directed My Hindu Friend?
My Hindu Friend was directed by Héctor Babenco.
Who stars in My Hindu Friend?
The principal cast of My Hindu Friend includes Willem Dafoe, Maria Fernanda Cândido, Reynaldo Gianecchini, Selton Mello, Bárbara Paz.
When was My Hindu Friend released and how long is it?
My Hindu Friend was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for My Hindu Friend?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Hindu Friend was composed by Zbigniew Preisner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Hindu Friend?
My Hindu Friend holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).