# Two Sons of Francisco (2005)

> A poor Brazilian father’s relentless faith turns his sons’ musical talent into a hard-won family legacy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/33190

## Facts

- Runtime: 132 min
- Genres: Drama, History, Music
- Director: Breno Silveira
- Cast: Ângelo Antônio, Dira Paes, Dablio Moreira, Marcos Henrique, Márcio Kieling, Palomma Duarte, Wigor Lima, Thiago Mendonça
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0439547/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: earnest, warm, melodramatic, family movie night, Brazilian cinema showcase

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