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Cast
Vinicius Garcia
as Kid (voice)
Lu Horta
as Mother (voice)
Marco Aurélio Campos
as Father (voice)
Felipe Zilse
as Young Boy (voice)
Alê Abreu
as Old Man (voice)
Cassius Romero
as Dog (voice)
Nestor Chiesse
as Colonel (voice)
Alfredo Rollo
as News Anchor (voice)
Patrícia Pichamone
as News Anchor (voice)
Melissa Garcia
as (voice)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2014
Runtime1h 20m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationPG
GenresAnimation, Fantasy, Adventure
Votes259
DirectorAlê Abreu
WritersAlê Abreu
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBoy & the World
About Boy & the World
Suffering because of his father's departure to the big city, a boy leaves his village and discovers a fantastic world dominated by bug-engines and strange beings. An unusual animation with various artistic techniques that portrays the issues of the modern world through the eyes of a child.
Directed by Alê Abreu, Boy & the World leans on a strong ensemble — Vinicius Garcia, Lu Horta, Marco Aurélio Campos — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 2014.
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