The Boatman

Overview

Joaquim is released early from prison after sixteen years. Hiding it from his family, he takes on a dangerous job as a boatman ferrying illegal clam-pickers out into the river as a way to buy his daughter the piano he once promised her.

Directed by Simão Cayatte

Top cast

Romeu Runa

Joaquim

Miguel Borges

Fernando

Jani Zhao

Anong

Madalena Aragão

Miriam

Sandra Faleiro

Cláudia

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