The Middle of the World

O Caminho das Nuvens, feature film, 2003.

DIRECTED BY: Vicente Amorim

The Middle of the World

CAST:
Cláudia Abreu (Rose),
Wagner Moura (Romão),
Ravi Ramos Lacerda (Antônio),
Manoel Sebastião Alves Filho (Rodney)

SCRIPT:
David França Mendes

PHOTOGRAPHY:
Gustavo Hadba

Synopsis:
Based on a true story, the film portrays a poor family from Northeastern Brazil that embarks on an ambitious journey in order to find a better life. Father Romão is an illiterate truck driver who remains an optimist in spite of everything. Mother Rose is more pragmatic, as she has to take care of their five children. Love and unity are their most important assets as they travel 3,000 kilometers to Rio de Janeiro on bikes.

digital, color, 87 min