Michel Joelsas,
Germano Haiut,
Caio Blat,
Daniela Piepszyk,
Liliana Castro
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A 12-year-old Brazilian boy who longs to see his team win out over Italy in the 1970 World Cup match finds his entire world turned upside down as his left-wing parents are forced into hiding and he is... read more
DVD Release Date: February 15, 2008
Stats: 344 reviews
[font=Century Gothic]In "The Year My Parents Went on Vacation," it is 1970 and Mauro(Michel Joelsas) is driven by his parents(Simone Spoladore & Eduardo Moreira) to Sao Paulo to be dropped off with his grandfather Motel(Paulo Autran) before they can go on vacation. They promise ... read more
During the period of military regime in Brazil the only thing makes Brasilians happy is football or lets call it ''Pele''. And a football fan kid left to fend for himself by the help of neighbors. A great movie really! I liked the colors used. Successful in reflecting the world o... read more
son gets left behind while the parents continue to be radicals or serve justice either way the kid suffers
This movie might be considered slow moving to some, but I really got into the story. The way it was filmed was really interesting and pretty. Its a touching story, and you really care about the little boy and I loved the relationships he makes with the people he meets.
Makes me want to know more about that time period. I wasn't real familiar with the revolution so I felt I missed a little.
A good story though it could have had more going on in the film. It keep em watching but also dragged a bit.
Adriano Goldman again captures this film in his amazing colors and sound.
Excellent film - I will add more later
8/10
The horrors of war and conflict need not be images of open wounds or piles of bodies. This portrait of Brazil in 1970 told through the eyes of a 12 year-old boy is a brilliant, touching, deliciously Red testament to the power of a good story.
Be patient and brace yourself for the climax; the wait is definitely worthwhile. Full Review
Director Cao Hamburger, a Brazilian of Italian and German descent, treats this development with a very light hand. Full Review
The Year My Parents Went on Vacation seems to be about, in the end, is big-time sport as the opiate of the masses. Full Review
This nuanced coming-of-age drama by Cao Hamburger exudes warmth without getting mired in nostalgia. Full Review
This 1970-set tale of a 12-year-old shaped by three driving forces--his country's brutal dictatorship, his left-wing parents' disappearance and a nation's obsession with the World Cup--pulls you into ... Full Review
Writer-director Cao Hamburger works well with child actors and has a spare, unforced style. Full Review
A sweet and somber film that works hard to overcome its limitations. Full Review
A pleasant mix of sentimentality and political intrigue. Full Review
The film's final third contains a glimmer of a great movie wanting to break out. Full Review
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