California
Califórnia
“"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans"”
Synopsis
The year is 1984. Estela is going through the turbulent phase of adolescence. Sex, lovers, friendships; everything seems very complicated. Her uncle Carlos is her hero, and visiting him in California is her biggest dream. But everything collapses when he returns thin, weak and ill. Between crises and discoveries, Estela will face a reality that will forever change her way of seeing the world.
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Aren Gallo
Estela
Caio Horowicz
JM
Caio Blat
Carlos
Giovanni Gallo
Xande
Letícia Fagnani
Joana
Livia Gijon
Alessandra
Virginia Cavendish
Cris
Paulo Miklos
Beto
Gilda Nomacce
Denisete
Nathalia Magalhães Vicentim
Larissa
Pedro Goifman
Felipe
Gustavo Rosa de Moura
Professor de Física
Eloisa Turini
Diretora da Escola
Samir Rashid
Otávio
Joelson Oliveira
Jujuba
Cristiano Dramasi
Joca
Francisco Guarnieri
Chiko
Ivo Müller
Maneco
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marina Person
- Screenplay & Story
- Francisco Guarnieri, Mariana Veríssimo, Marina Person
- Original Title
- Califórnia
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Mira Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marina Person
Francisco Guarnieri, Mariana Veríssimo, Marina Person
Flora Dias
Bernardo Barcellos
Giulia Setembrino, Gustavo Rosa de Moura, Marina Person, Carmem Maia
Department Leadership Roster
Marina Person
Director
Francisco Guarnieri
Writer
Mariana Veríssimo
Writer
Marina Person
Writer
Flora Dias
Director of Photography
Bernardo Barcellos
Editor
Giulia Setembrino
Producer
Gustavo Rosa de Moura
Producer
Marina Person
Producer
Carmem Maia
Producer
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What is California about?
The year is 1984. Estela is going through the turbulent phase of adolescence. Sex, lovers, friendships; everything seems very complicated. Her uncle Carlos is her hero, and visiting him in California is her biggest dream. But everything collapses when he returns thin, weak and ill. Between crises and discoveries, Estela will face a reality that will forever change her way of seeing the world.
Who directed California?
California was directed by Marina Person.
Who stars in California?
The principal cast of California includes Aren Gallo, Caio Horowicz, Caio Blat, Giovanni Gallo, Letícia Fagnani.
When was California released and how long is it?
California was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.