The primary conflict arises when Thomás, a talented swimmer, is invited to train in Russia for three years. The brothers must navigate their first significant separation and the challenges of a long-distance relationship. Key Cast and Crew
The film begins with the boys being raised in a supportive, upper-class environment in Rio de Janeiro. Their bond is shown to be unusually close from a young age, causing some concern among relatives. Do Comeco ao Fim(2009)
The film features a notable cast of established and rising Brazilian actors: as Alexandre Júlia Lemmertz as Julieta (the boys' mother) João Gabriel Vasconcellos as adult Francisco Rafael Cardoso as adult Thomás Directed & Written by: Aluizio Abranches Cinematography by: Ueli Steiger Music by: André Abujambra Themes and Reception The primary conflict arises when Thomás, a talented
Abranches’ primary intention was to tell a "pure" love story, choosing to present the relationship with a sense of normalcy rather than as a tragedy or a source of social conflict. Their bond is shown to be unusually close
Following the death of their mother, their intense emotional connection evolves into a romantic and sexual relationship.
Despite its controversial nature and a limited initial release of only nine copies in Brazil, it reached the list of the top 10 most-watched Brazilian films of 2009, drawing nearly 100,000 spectators. It was also screened at over 30 international festivals.