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20131h 58m6.6(103)

Reaching for the Moon

Flores Raras

Two iconic women. One passion.

DramaRomance
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2013-02-09
1h 58m
PT
Released
TeleImage

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In 1951, New York poet Elizabeth Bishop travels to Rio de Janeiro to visit Mary, a college friend. The shy Elizabeth is overwhelmed by Brazilian sensuality. She is the antithesis to Mary’s dashing partner, architect Lota de Macedo Soares. Mary is jealous, but unconventional Lota is determined to have both women at all costs. This eternal triangle plays out against the backdrop of the military coup of 1964. Bishop’s moving poems are at the core of a film which lushly illustrates a crucial phase in the life of this influential Pulitzer prize-winning poet.

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About Reaching for the Moon

Two iconic women. One passion.

In 1951, New York poet Elizabeth Bishop travels to Rio de Janeiro to visit Mary, a college friend. The shy Elizabeth is overwhelmed by Brazilian sensuality. She is the antithesis to Mary’s dashing partner, architect Lota de Macedo Soares. Mary is jealous, but unconventional Lota is determined to have both women at all costs. This eternal triangle plays out against the backdrop of the military coup of 1964. Bishop’s moving poems are at the core of a film which lushly illustrates a crucial phase in the life of this influential Pulitzer prize-winning poet. Running 118 minutes.

Reaching for the Moon Cast and Characters

The cast features Miranda Otto (as Elizabeth Bishop), Glória Pires (as Lota de Macedo Soares), Tracy Middendorf (as Mary Morse), Treat Williams (as Robert Lowell), and Marcello Airoldi (as Carlos Lacerda). Their performances are a major reason Reaching for the Moon has built such a passionate audience.

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Reaching for the Moon flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and chemistry between leads that actually feels real. If you enjoy Portuguese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Reaching for the Moon runs for 118 minutes (about 2 hours).

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Reaching for the Moon holds a 6.6/10 rating based on 103 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of Reaching for the Moon?

The main cast includes Miranda Otto, Glória Pires, Tracy Middendorf, and Treat Williams, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Reaching for the Moon available in Portuguese?

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Reaching for the Moon was released in 2013.

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What is Reaching for the Moon about?

Reaching for the Moon is a Drama/Romance film. In 1951, New York poet Elizabeth Bishop travels to Rio de Janeiro to visit Mary, a college friend. The shy Elizabeth is overwhelmed by Brazilian sensuality. She is the antithesis to Mary’s dashing partner, architect Lota de Macedo Soares. Mary is jealous, but unconventional Lota is determined to have both women at all costs. This eternal triangle plays out against the backdrop of the military coup of 1964. Bishop’s moving poems are at the core of a film which lushly illustrates a crucial phase in the life of this influential Pulitzer prize-winning poet.

When was Reaching for the Moon released?

Reaching for the Moon was released on February 9, 2013. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. The film was produced by TeleImage.

Who stars in Reaching for the Moon?

Reaching for the Moon stars Miranda Otto, Glória Pires, Tracy Middendorf and Treat Williams. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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