The Milky Way
A Via Láctea
Synopsis
A modern love story set in Sao Paulo about Heitor, a writer and literature professor, and Julia, a theatre student turned veterinarian. A fight over the telephone propels Heitor into a journey through the chaotic city streets to reconcile with Julia. Their personal history unfolds against the backdrop of the city and its people in a series of events representing the struggle between poetry and science.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lina Chamie
- Screenplay & Story
- Lina Chamie, Aleksei Abib
- Original Score
- Miguel Álvarez-Fernández
- Original Title
- A Via Láctea
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Girafa Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lina Chamie
Lina Chamie, Aleksei Abib
Miguel Álvarez-Fernández
Kátia Coelho
André Finotti
Lina Chamie, Rui Pires
Department Leadership Roster
Lina Chamie
Writer
Lina Chamie
Director
Ana Mara Abreu
Production Design
Aleksei Abib
Writer
Lina Chamie
Producer
Kátia Coelho
Director of Photography
André Finotti
Editor
Miguel Álvarez-Fernández
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Milky Way
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Milky Way about?
A modern love story set in Sao Paulo about Heitor, a writer and literature professor, and Julia, a theatre student turned veterinarian. A fight over the telephone propels Heitor into a journey through the chaotic city streets to reconcile with Julia. Their personal history unfolds against the backdrop of the city and its people in a series of events representing the struggle between poetry and science.
Who directed The Milky Way?
The Milky Way was directed by Lina Chamie.
Who stars in The Milky Way?
The principal cast of The Milky Way includes Marco Ricca, Alice Braga, Fernando Alves Pinto, Jules Elting, José Rubens Chachá.
When was The Milky Way released and how long is it?
The Milky Way was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Milky Way?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Milky Way was composed by Miguel Álvarez-Fernández.