Overview

The painter Tino, in professional and political crisis, receives a telegram from his mother-in-law, Selma, announcing her return from Europe. After his wife's death, Tino continues living with Selma, with whom he had ambiguous relations, which he now wants to sever. Weak at this impossible love, he asks the maid Enedina to lock him in his room. There, he revives memories through letters, notes and photographs. Selma's son João is waiting for her at the airport and dreams of loving fulfillment in his own mother's arms.

Cast

Hugo Carvana, João Carlos Barroso, Esmeralda Barros, Talula Campos, Luis Carlos Miele, Helena Ignez, Joel Barcellos, Jofre Soares

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What is "A Man and His Cage" about?

The painter Tino, in professional and political crisis, receives a telegram from his mother-in-law, Selma, announcing her return from Europe. After his wife's death, Tino continues living with Selma, with whom he had ambiguous relations, which he now wants to sever. Weak at this impossible love, he asks the maid Enedina to lock him in his room. There, he revives memories through letters, notes and photographs. Selma's son João is waiting for her at the airport and dreams of loving fulfillment in his own mother's arms.

When was "A Man and His Cage" released?

A Man and His Cage was released in 1974.

Who stars in "A Man and His Cage"?

The cast includes Hugo Carvana, João Carlos Barroso, Esmeralda Barros, Talula Campos.