Barren Lives

Story Line

A destitute family tries to escape the drought in the backlands of northeastern Brazil. Fabiano (Átila Iório), Sinhá Vitória (Maria Ribeiro), their two children and their dog Baleia wander aimlessly and almost hopelessly through the remote interior, surviving the forces of nature and the cruelty of men. An adaptation of the work by Graciliano Ramos.

Top Cast

Átila Iório

Fabiano

Maria Ribeiro

Sinhá Vitória

Baleia

Gilvan Lima

Boy

Genivaldo Lima

Boy

Orlando Macedo

Soldado Amarelo