Retirement Home
"The passions and pains of a group of elders, sharing the same building, every weekday."
Originally released in 2017. Retirement Home is a documentary film. directed by Fernando Lino.
Starring Artur Cardoso, Isilda dos Santos, and Alice Almeida
Synopsis
A group of elders spends their weekdays in a retirement home in Sandim, in the north of Portugal, where they talk, do arts and crafts, practice yoga and pray. We follow them between October 2012 and March 2013, when an economic crisis overshadowed Portuguese society and unemployment rates reached record levels. Meanwhile, arrangements are made for the Carnival ball. Will they bring the first place home this time?
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 28, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Portugal
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Bruma Filmes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Retirement Home about?
A group of elders spends their weekdays in a retirement home in Sandim, in the north of Portugal, where they talk, do arts and crafts, practice yoga and pray. We follow them between October 2012 a...
Who directed Retirement Home?
Retirement Home was directed by Fernando Lino.
How long is Retirement Home?
Retirement Home has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Retirement Home released?
Retirement Home was released on December 28, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Retirement Home?
The main cast of Retirement Home includes Artur Cardoso, Isilda dos Santos, Alice Almeida, José Moreira, Filomena Oliveira.