Movie: Gebo and the Shadow

Top 8 Billed Cast

Michael Lonsdale
Michael Lonsdale

Gebo

Claudia Cardinale
Claudia Cardinale

Doroteia

Jeanne Moreau
Jeanne Moreau

Candidinha

Leonor Silveira
Leonor Silveira

Sofia

Luís Miguel Cintra
Luís Miguel Cintra

Chamico

Ricardo Trêpa
Ricardo Trêpa

Joao

Luis Inacio
Luis Inacio

Bastien Guio
Bastien Guio

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    Despite his age and general weariness, Gebo keeps on working as an accountant to provide for his family. He lives with his wife, Doroteia, and his daughter-in-law, Sofia, but it is the absence of João, son and husband, that worries them.Gebo seems to be hiding something, especially to Doroteia, who is anxiously waiting to see her son again. Sofia is also waiting for her husband to come home, and yet she fears him. All of a sudden, João arrives and everything changes.

  • Release Date

    2012-09-10

  • Average

    6.9

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
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    Français
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