Synopsis

A violent and unruly man appears wounded and without memory in a riverside community. The locals accuse him of theft and try—unsuccessfully—to help him recover his memory and return the money. During a popular trial, a plot involving domestic violence, gender-based abuse, human trafficking, and the embezzlement of public funds comes to light. Sentenced to isolation, he searches for a new meaning in life.

Main Credits

Original Title: Filhos do Mangue
Genre: Drama, Fiction
Director: Eliane Caffé
Screenplay: Luís Alberto Abreu
Producers: Fernando Muniz and Beto Rodrigues
Associate Producers: Anselmo Martini and Carolina Brasil
Main Cast: Felipe Camargo, Roney Villela, Titina Medeiros and Genilda Maria (award-winning supporting actress at the Gramado Film Festival)
Country of Origin: Brazil
Year of Production: 2024
Brazilian Commercial Release Date: July 17, 2025
Running Time: 95 minutes (or 107/110 minutes, depending on the source)

Awards and Festivals

- Gramado Film Festival 2024
Best Director
Best Supporting Actress

- Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival (Festival do Rio) 2024
- São Paulo International Film Festival – International Showcase 2024

- Tela Cariri Film Festival
Best Actress – Titina Medeiros
Best Art Direction

- FESTIN – Festival of Brazilian Film in Lisbon
Best Director

- Inffinito Brazilian Film Festival – Miami 2025
Best Screenplay
Best Actor
Best Director

- Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival (LABRFF) 2025
- Agenda Brasil – Milan 2025