The Son of a Thousand Men

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The Son of a Thousand Men

2025

2h 7m

Drama

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In a small village, a lonely fisherman yearning for a son is drawn to an ethereal light that links him to others and their long-buried secrets.

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John Serba

Decider

Jan 5

The film is at times quite beautiful, but the interwoven drama and overlapping character arcs are leached of subtlety and humor.

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Dave Golder

Radio Times

Dec 24

4/5

This beguiling Brazilian drama offers a twist on the fairy tale format, as a reclusive fisherman's simple wishes expose the dark secrets of his fellow villagers.

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Jose Solís

Common Sense Media

Nov 25

3/5

There's something quietly touching about this ensemble, especially in how the actors give depth and soul to material that can feel more like a collection of whimsical ideas than a fully shaped story.

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Juan Pablo Russo

EscribiendoCine

Nov 24

7/10

...The Son of a Thousand Men (O Filho de Mil Homens, 2025) proposes a queer perspective, not through its explicit representation of identity, but by questioning who can form community and under what conditions. [Full review in Spanish]

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Ember G

@Gumisember 14h

Truly exceptional cinematography and adaptation.

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Fabinho G

@Fabinhogui 4d

Poucas vezes vi algo com tamanha delicadeza e sensibilidade artística. Jamais serei novamente quem eu era antes de assistir a essa obra-prima.

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boudewijnkorsmit

@boudewijnkorsmit Jan 18

This stylish film is like a parable. With beautiful photography and understated acting, love and tolerance are brought to life. A breath of fresh air in a world where everything is grotesque and megalomaniac. While you may have to adjust to the slow pace of the story, you are rewarded with a beautiful conclusion.

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Jacqueline G

@Gem1234 Jan 12

I’ll remember this film for the rest of my life…

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Robson C

Jan 10

Crisóstomo, um pescador solitário, decide criar um filho e acaba conhecendo Camilo, um menino órfão. Enquanto os dois constroem um vínculo delicado, outras pessoas passam a integrar essa nova família improvável, como Isaura e Antonino. Daniel Rezende, conhecido por Cidade de Deus, Bingo e pelos filmes da Turma da Mônica, surpreende ao dirigir e roteirizar um verdadeiro poema visual, marcado por sensibilidade, belas imagens e um elenco afinado. Rodrigo Santoro entrega um Crisóstomo silencioso, carregado de dor, mas também de afeto e sabedoria. Assim, o pescador reúne ao seu redor figuras rejeitadas: um órfão, uma mulher vítima de abusos e um homem gay sufocado pelo preconceito. O filme aborda capacitismo, violência doméstica e discriminação com delicadeza, tornando-se uma das boas surpresas da Netflix e do cinema nacional de 2025.

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Cecilia R

@CeciliaR. Dec 8

The film is incredibly poetic, touching and philosophical. I almost never recommend movies, but this one is truly worth watching. The world needs more Crisóstomos in times like these.

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Daniel Rezende

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Rodrigo Santoro

Crisótomo

Johnny Massaro

Antonino

Miguel Martines

Camilo

Rebeca Jamir

Isaura

Grace Passô

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Synopsis

In a small village, a lonely fisherman yearning for a son is drawn to an ethereal light that links him to others and their long-buried secrets.

Director: Daniel Rezende
Screenwriter: Valter Hugo Mãe, Daniel Rezende, Duda Casoni
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Barry Company
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Brazilian Portuguese
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 19, 2025
Runtime: 2h 7m

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