
Overview
Four siblings, whose father disappeared during Brazilian Military Dictatorship, report their childhood during the regime.
Top Cast
Gregório Gomes da Silva
Himself

Ilda Martins da Silva
Herself
Isabel Gomes da Silva
Herself
Virgilio Gomes da Silva Filho
Himself
Vlademir Gomes da Silva
Himself
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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