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I Don't Want to Go Back Alone

I Don't Want to Go Back Alone

20117.70h 17m

Overview

The arrival of a new student in school changes Leonardo's life. This 15 year-old blind teenager has to deal with the jealousy of his friend Giovana while figuring out the new feelings he's having towards his new friend, Gabriel.

Directed by Daniel Ribeiro
Written by Daniel Ribeiro
Produced by Daniel Ribeiro, Diana Almeida
Box OfficeBudget: $15K0

Top Cast

Ghilherme Lobo

Ghilherme Lobo

Leonardo

Tess Amorim

Tess Amorim

Giovana

Fábio Audi

Fábio Audi

Gabriel

N

Nora Toledo

Professora

Júlio Machado

Júlio Machado

Professor

C

Carolina Cezar Respanti

Larissa

Themes & Keywords

crushblindlgbtlgbt teennew studentgay themeteenager

About I Don't Want to Go Back Alone

I Don't Want to Go Back Alone is a drama, romance film released in 2011 exploring themes of crush, blind, lgbt, lgbt teen, new student, gay theme. Directed by Daniel Ribeiro, it stars Ghilherme Lobo, Tess Amorim, Fábio Audi. The arrival of a new student in school changes Leonardo's life. This 15 year-old blind teenager has to deal with the jealousy of his friend Giovana while figuring out the new feelings he's having towards his new friend, Gabriel.

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