High Expectations
Altas Expectativas
Synopsis
Décio is a winning horse trainer who works at the Rio de Janeiro’s Jockey Club, where Lena runs an indebted coffee shop that she inherited. Worried about her financial situation and having to take care of her younger brother who is in a wheelchair, Lena never smiles. In love, Décio must overcome his shyness to get close to her, especially with him being only 1.20m tall. He will do anything to get Lena's attention, including becoming a comedian, just so he can see Lena smile.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pedro Antônio, Alvaro Campos
- Screenplay & Story
- Pedro Antônio, Alvaro Campos
- Original Score
- Paulo Francisco Paes
- Original Title
- Altas Expectativas
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Globo Filmes, Telecine, Dois Moleques Produções
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pedro Antônio, Alvaro Campos
Pedro Antônio, Alvaro Campos
Paulo Francisco Paes
Julio Costantini
Danilo Lemos, Zaga Martelletto, Sérgio Mekler
Pedro Antônio, Alvaro Campos
Department Leadership Roster
Pedro Antônio
Director
Pedro Antônio
Screenplay
Pedro Antônio
Producer
Danilo Lemos
Editor
Zaga Martelletto
Editor
Julio Costantini
Director of Photography
Alvaro Campos
Screenplay
Alvaro Campos
Producer
Sérgio Mekler
Editor
Alvaro Campos
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About High Expectations
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What is High Expectations about?
Décio is a winning horse trainer who works at the Rio de Janeiro’s Jockey Club, where Lena runs an indebted coffee shop that she inherited. Worried about her financial situation and having to take care of her younger brother who is in a wheelchair, Lena never smiles. In love, Décio must overcome his shyness to get close to her, especially with him being only 1.20m tall. He will do anything to get Lena's attention, including becoming a comedian, just so he can see Lena smile.
Who directed High Expectations?
High Expectations was directed by Pedro Antônio, Alvaro Campos.
Who stars in High Expectations?
The principal cast of High Expectations includes Gigante Léo, Camila Márdila, Felipe Abib, Maria Eduarda de Carvalho, Milhem Cortaz.
When was High Expectations released and how long is it?
High Expectations was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for High Expectations?
The original motion picture soundtrack for High Expectations was composed by Paulo Francisco Paes.