Abandonment
Desterro
Synopsis
The couple Laura and Israël have a five-year-old son, Lucas. They live together but seem to have lost interest in one another's thoughts and cares. Their relationship seems headed for the rocks, and the only one who seems to still be looking for something from life is Lucas.
Top Cast
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Carla Kinzo
Laura
Otto Jr.
Israël
Rômulo Braga
Júlio
David Lobo
Lucas
Isabél Zuaa
Woman in Bus
Bárbara Colen
Woman in Bus
Georgette Fadel
Woman in Bus
Juliana Carneiro da Cunha
Israël's Mother
Maria José Novais Oliveira
Eduardo Moreira
Grace Passô
Julia Katharine
Silvana Stein
Clarissa Kiste
Sara Antunes
Milsa Gomides
Helena Serizawa
Tavinho Teixeira
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maria Clara Escobar
- Screenplay & Story
- Maria Clara Escobar
- Original Title
- Desterro
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, Brazil, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Filmes de Abril, Frutacine, Terratreme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maria Clara Escobar
Maria Clara Escobar
Bruno Risas
Patrícia Saramago
Paula Pripas
Department Leadership Roster
Maria Clara Escobar
Director
Patrícia Saramago
Editor
Paula Pripas
Producer
Juliana Lobo
Production Design
Bruno Risas
Director of Photography
Maria Clara Escobar
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Abandonment
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What is Abandonment about?
The couple Laura and Israël have a five-year-old son, Lucas. They live together but seem to have lost interest in one another's thoughts and cares. Their relationship seems headed for the rocks, and the only one who seems to still be looking for something from life is Lucas.
Who directed Abandonment?
Abandonment was directed by Maria Clara Escobar.
Who stars in Abandonment?
The principal cast of Abandonment includes Carla Kinzo, Otto Jr., Rômulo Braga, David Lobo, Isabél Zuaa.
When was Abandonment released and how long is it?
Abandonment was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.