Five brothers end up being raised by their older brother after their mother's death. One day, as adults, they receive the news that a comatose man in an ICU could be their father. In the hospital's waiting room, the brothers immerse themselves in their conflicts and memories, and through the knitting learned in childhood.
Alzira
The original title is "O Novelo" (PT).
The runtime is 95 minutes (1h 35m).
The film was directed by Cláudia Pinheiro.
The screenplay was written by Nanna de Castro.
Cinematography was handled by Carlos Firmino.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt11106034.
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Poor
3 votes
O Novelo
Released
16
Português
Brazil
