The Year My Parents Went on Vacation
Directed by Cao Hamburger
Brazil | 104 minutes | 2006
Portuguese, Yiddish, Hebrew with English subtitles
When 12-year-old Mauro is left to fend for himself when his parents go on vacation during the military regime in 1970s Brazil, a classic coming-of-age story unfolds. Director Cao Hamburger's beautiful and touching story embraces the excitement of the era as the culturally diverse community of Sao Paulo unites to watch Pele lead his country in winning the World Cup of soccer. Filled with warmth, love, heroism, nostalgia, and humor, The Year My Parents Went on Vacation is sure to be a family favorite.
| Foreign Title | O Ano em Que Meus Pais Saíram de Férias |
|---|---|
| Director | Cao Hamburger |
| Countries of Production | Brazil |
| Year of Presentation | 2006 |
| Language(s) | Portuguese, Yiddish, Hebrew with English subtitles |
| Premiere Status | |
| Runtime | 104 minutes |
| Principal Cast | Michel Joelsas, Germano Haiut, Daniela Piepszyk |
|---|---|
| Award(s) | Winner of Best Film at the Cinema Brazil Grand Prize |
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