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The Way He Looks

The Way He Looks

Not every love happens at first sight

20147.91h 36m

Overview

Leonardo is a blind teenager dealing with an overprotective mother while trying to live a more independent life. To the disappointment of his best friend, Giovana, he plans to go on an exchange program abroad. When Gabriel, a new student in town, arrives at their classroom, new feelings blossom in Leonardo making him question his plans.

Directed by Daniel Ribeiro
Written by Daniel Ribeiro
Produced by Diana Almeida, Daniel Ribeiro
Box Office0Revenue: $1.2M

Top Cast

Ghilherme Lobo

Ghilherme Lobo

Leonardo

Fábio Audi

Fábio Audi

Gabriel

Tess Amorim

Tess Amorim

Giovana

Lúcia Romano

Lúcia Romano

Laura

Eucir de Souza

Eucir de Souza

Carlos

Selma Egrei

Selma Egrei

Avó Maria

Isabela Guasco

Isabela Guasco

Karina

Victor Filgueiras

Victor Filgueiras

Guilherme

Pedro Carvalho

Pedro Carvalho

Fábio

Guga Auricchio

Guga Auricchio

Carlinhos

Themes & Keywords

friendshipsao paulo, brazilcoming of agelgbtlgbt teenblindnesscuriousgay themeintimate

About The Way He Looks

The Way He Looks is a drama, romance film released in 2014 exploring themes of friendship, sao paulo, brazil, coming of age, lgbt, lgbt teen, blindness. Directed by Daniel Ribeiro, it stars Ghilherme Lobo, Fábio Audi, Tess Amorim. Leonardo is a blind teenager dealing with an overprotective mother while trying to live a more independent life. To the disappointment of his best friend, Giovana, he plans to go on an exchange program abroad. When Gabriel, a new student in town, arrives at their classroom, new feelings blossom in Leonardo making him question his plans.

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