THE MIDDLE OF THE WORLD
aka O CAMINHO DAS NUVENS

Year: 2003
USA: Film Movement
Cast: Claudia Abreu, Wagner Moura, Ravi Ramos Lacerda, Manoel SebastiAo Alves Filho, Felipe Newton Silva Rodrigues, Cicera Cristina Almino de Lima, Cicero Wallyson, Cicero Ferreira, Claudio Jaborandy, Sidney Magal, Franciolli Luciano, Carol Castro, Caco Monteiro, Lais Corrêa, Fabio Lago,
Director: Vicente Amorim
Country: Brazil
Language: Portuguese (English subtitles)
USA: 85 mins
USA Release Date: 9 April 2004 (Limited Release)

Synopsis

RomAo, illiterate and unemployed, feels destiny drawing him on an odyssey to Rio de Janeiro in pursuit of a job and a decent life. Based on a true story, THE MIDDLE OF THE WORLD follows a family of seven on a journey 2,000 miles across the hinterlands of Brazil on bicycles. Along the way, director Vicente Amorim beautifully explores the inner dynamics of a family facing a great challenge. THE MIDDLE OF THE WORLD is an unimaginable road movie, both graceful and tender, about having the courage to pursue your dreams.