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A touching and tragic real life story about a group of Portuguese fishermen who get caught in the middle of a storm in the Tejo river (Lisbon) and struggle to survive.

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    • Author: Phain
    No, this is not an X-Files sequel, neither a sci-fi movie.

    Instead, it's a straight, touching, tragic, true story about a group of portuguese fishermen who get caught in the middle of a storm in the Tejo river (Lisbon).

    Their boat wrecks and, despite the bad-luck, they are close to land and they can see their way through. But things are not as easy as they seem. Two of the four men cannot swim, one of them is too old and the river's stream does not allow them to go through easily. As the clock ticks and time flows, they struggle to survive until the night falls down on them and makes their task almost impossible.

    The plot is simple and direct and it counts on the actors' effort (they spent dozens of hours in the water during the footage) and talent to impress the viewers. The coast is so near and yet so distant...

    This is the unquestionable proof that a true simple story, when shot properly, works out for itself. It's not magic, it's cinema.
  • Cast overview, first billed only:
    Vítor Norte Vítor Norte -
    Adriano Luz Adriano Luz - Manel
    Nuno Melo Nuno Melo - Joaquim
    Carlos Santos Carlos Santos - António
    Francisco Nascimento Francisco Nascimento - João
    Ana Moreira Ana Moreira - Laura
    Rita Blanco Rita Blanco - Arlete
    Suzana Borges Suzana Borges - Laura's Mother
    José António Aranha José António Aranha - João do Vau
    João Miguel Rodrigues João Miguel Rodrigues - Nando
    Raul Henriques Raul Henriques - Eng. Almeida
    Luís Elgris Luís Elgris - Police Officer
    Gustavo Sumpta Gustavo Sumpta - Boat Master
    Mário Santos Mário Santos - Piloto Camamaran
    Virgilio Gança Virgilio Gança - Fire Department Commander
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