Jonah
Jonas
Synopsis
During Carnival in São Paulo, a young man and young woman who knew each other as children meet again after many years and the social barriers that have kept them apart. Bad decisions lead the boy to hide with the girl inside a whale float.
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Jesuíta Barbosa
Jonas
Laura Neiva
Branca
Luam Marques
Jander
Criolo
Dandão
João Fábio Cabral
Derval
Chay Suede
Fê
Roberto Birindelli
Seu Marcos
Chris Couto
Dona Rita
Karol Conká
Miriam
Ariclenes Barroso
Berro
Paulo Américo
Moisés
Luciana Souza
Antônia
Tomás Rezende
Nestor
Shirley Cruz
Rosa
André Machado
André
Júlio Silvério
Tião
Rincon Sapiência
Cezinha
José Milton Bolívia
Bolívia
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lô Politi
- Screenplay & Story
- Lô Politi, Élcio Verçosa Filho
- Original Score
- Zezinho Mutarelli
- Original Title
- Jonas
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Master Shot Produções, Record Filmes, Lô Politi, Elite Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lô Politi
Lô Politi, Élcio Verçosa Filho
Zezinho Mutarelli
Gustavo Giani
Department Leadership Roster
Lô Politi
Writer
Élcio Verçosa Filho
Writer
Lô Politi
Director
Gustavo Giani
Editor
Zezinho Mutarelli
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jonah
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jonah about?
During Carnival in São Paulo, a young man and young woman who knew each other as children meet again after many years and the social barriers that have kept them apart. Bad decisions lead the boy to hide with the girl inside a whale float.
Who directed Jonah?
Jonah was directed by Lô Politi.
Who stars in Jonah?
The principal cast of Jonah includes Jesuíta Barbosa, Laura Neiva, Luam Marques, Criolo, João Fábio Cabral.
When was Jonah released and how long is it?
Jonah was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Jonah?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jonah was composed by Zezinho Mutarelli.