Behind the Sun (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2001, Behind the Sun is a drama film directed by Walter Salles, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Brazilian badlands, April 1910. Tonho is ordered by his father to avenge the death of his older brother. The young man knows that if he commits this crime, his life will be divided in two: the twenty years he has already lived and the few days he has left to live, before the other family avenges their son's death. He is torn between fulfilling his ancestral duty and rebelling against it, urged by his younger brother Pacu. That's when a tiny travelling circus passes through the vast badlands where Tonho's family lives.
Who’s in it. Behind the Sun stars Rodrigo Santoro as Tonho, José Dumont as Pai, Rita Assemany as Mãe and Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos as Salustiano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Behind the Sun has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Behind the Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Behind the Sun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Behind the Sun (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Behind the Sun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Behind the Sun worth watching?
- Behind the Sun holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Behind the Sun?
- Behind the Sun stars Rodrigo Santoro, José Dumont, Rita Assemany, Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos and Ravi Ramos Lacerda.
- When was Behind the Sun released?
- Behind the Sun was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.