A Caixa (1994)
The human condition is examined in this Portuguese French film with opens with a warning that informs the audience that the following is not a documentary but a moral tale about the anachronisms of modern society. The story, set in an aging neighborhood filled with interesting characters, focuses upon an old blind man and his daughter. Every day, the blind one sits in a doorway sells thread and begs. The daughter spends her days ironing and complaining. Their neighborhood is not a wealthy one, and many passerby are envious of the old beggars' box of accumulated coins. It has been stolen before so the man and the daughter's boyfriend keep an eye upon it. Tragedy ensues when the box does indeed disappear. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Luis Miguel Cintra, Glicinia Quartin, (more)
- Director(s):
- Manoel de Oliveira
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Synopsis of A Caixa
The human condition is examined in this Portuguese French film with opens with a warning that informs the audience that the following is not a documentary but a moral tale about the anachronisms of modern society. The story, set in an aging neighborhood filled with interesting characters, focuses upon an old blind man and his daughter. Every day, the blind one sits in a doorway sells thread and begs. The daughter spends her days ironing and complaining. Their neighborhood is not a wealthy one, and many passerby are envious of the old beggars' box of accumulated coins. It has been stolen before so the man and the daughter's boyfriend keep an eye upon it. Tragedy ensues when the box does indeed disappear. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Complete Cast of A Caixa
- Luis Miguel Cintra - Blind Man
- Diogo Dória - Friend
- Isabel Ruth - Saleswoman
- Felipe Cochofel - Son-in-Law
- Jose Wallenstein - Partner
- Duarte D'Almeida - Blind Man 2
- Julia Buisel - Naif Painter
- Rogério Samora - Man 3
- Glicinia Quartin - Old Woman
- Ruy de Carvalho - Taverner
- Beatriz Batarda - Daughter
- Sofia Alves - Prostitute
- Miguel Guilherme - Man 1
- Gilberto Goncalves - Crippled
- Mario Barroso - Partner
- Director(s):
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Writer(s):
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Producer(s):
- Paulo Branco
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