The Art of Dying Far Away

The Art of Dying Far Away

90 mins | Drama | Aug. 31, 2020

Can a turtle, the most pacific animal on earth, start a range of significant events that are going to forever change a couple's life? After dividing all their assets, Arnaldo e Barbara still have one decision to make before they formalize their separation: what to do with the turtle? Amongst hesitation and failed solutions, unintended burglaries, police stations, plastic natures and misunderstandings, a single turtle fate is postponing this couple's separation. Because they know that, when they give the turtle back to its natural habitat, their relationship will be over. Are they ready for that last step?

The Art of Dying Far Away

90 mins | Drama | Aug. 31, 2020

The Art of Dying Far Away
Can a turtle, the most pacific animal on earth, start a range of significant events that are going to forever change a couple's life? After dividing all their assets, Arnaldo e Barbara still have one decision to make before they formalize their separation: what to do with the turtle? Amongst hesitation and failed solutions, unintended burglaries, police stations, plastic natures and misunderstandings, a single turtle fate is postponing this couple's separation. Because they know that, when they give the turtle back to its natural habitat, their relationship will be over. Are they ready for that last step?
Producers Ukbar Films
Original title A Arte de Morrer Longe
Directors Júlio Alves
Writers Júlio Alves, Mário de Carvalho

Cast

Ana Moreira

as Bárbara

Miguel Nunes

as Coriolano

Luísa Cruz

as Clarinda

João Lagarto

as Gervásio

Custódia Gallego

as Mãe de Arnaldo

Pedro Lacerda

as Arnaldo

Maria d'Aires

as Dr.ª Cintia

Jorge Paixão da Costa

as Tio Valentim

Leonor Biscaia

as Agente Imobiliária

Rita Marrafa de Carvalho

as Repórter Notícias TV

Mário de Carvalho

as Sr. Mário

José Neto

as Empreiteiro

Sara Levezinho

as Empregada Estação de Serviço

Miguel Maia

as Sr. Sá