Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- melancholic
- tense
- intimate
- reflective evening
- family drama night
What sets it apart
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Alan and Alberto are forced to live together while their mother is ill, intensifying old grudges and family secrets.
The brothers’ conflict operates both on and off the football field, making sport a visible extension of their resentment.
The brothers confront toxic patterns connected to their mother’s illness, longstanding secrets, and their shared upbringing.
The plot moves from old grudges and concealed issues toward reluctant cooperation and emotional repair.
Films like Teste para Cardíaco, and why
The Savages
shared family dysfunction, sibling rivalry, emotional reconciliation, and intimate dramatic tone
Warrior
shared sports-centered conflict, damaged family relationships, and melancholic character drama
The Farewell
shared domestic tension, buried resentments, caregiving pressure, and gradual emotional repair
Movie Details
- Director
- Fernando Segtowick
- Release Date
- 2026-04-06
- Runtime
- 46 min
- Rating
- 5.5 / 10 (2)
Cast
- Tiago Homci
- Diego Homci
- Astrea Lucena
- Paulo Marat
- Domithila Catete
- Hudson dos Passos
- Rosy Lueji
- Tertuliana Lopes
- Ramon Rivera
- Tarsila Rosa
Common questions
- What is Teste para Cardíaco about?
- Two estranged footballing brothers are pushed into uneasy solidarity when their mother’s illness exposes the family wounds they have avoided.
- What is Teste para Cardíaco like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Teste para Cardíaco as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Teste para Cardíaco violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Teste para Cardíaco.
- Which films are like Teste para Cardíaco?
- Films with a similar feel include The Savages, Warrior, and The Farewell.
- How long is Teste para Cardíaco?
- Teste para Cardíaco runs 46 minutes.
