Based on a book by Machado de Assis (1839-1908) and adapted to the present time. After the death of the philosopher Quincas Borba, his friend and disciple Rubiao inherits all he possessed: his fortune, his dog, his philosophy and the germ of his madness. Rubiao’s passion for Sofia, a friend’s wife, places him at the center of a game in which she is the main piece while he is the only one who ignores the rules. The story of a dreamer and delirious man facing a reality to which he is not prepared. |
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Ratings: | IMDB: 6.7/10 | |
Released: | January 1, 1987 | |
Runtime: | 116 min | |
Genres: | Drama | |
Cast: | Laura Cardoso Adriana Abujamra Brigitte Broder Harley Carneiro | |
Crew: | Roberto Santos Machado de Assis | |
expresso : Brett Goldstein does some absolutely astounding acting in this episode.