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"A boy and his grandpa must face the life-changing consequences of a skirt."

After hearing about a Brazilian folklore party at the neighborhood school, Fernando, an 8-year-old child, decides to go dressed as Curupira, with a skirt and everything, and suggests it to his grandfather, Mr. Lino, 70 years old. The dynamics between grandfather and grandson begin to be affected as Lino perceives Fernando to be a different child. Through subtleties in the dialogues and the silence, social conventions and the responsibility of being the guardian-protector of something precious, the film evokes conceptions of the masculine within a queer childhood.

FantasyDramaFamily
Coming Of AgeLgbt TeenTeen DramaGrandfather Grandson RelationshipQueerSocial FantasyBrazilian Folklore

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What is The Guardian (2025) about?

After hearing about a Brazilian folklore party at the neighborhood school, Fernando, an 8-year-old child, decides to go dressed as Curupira, with a skirt and everything, and suggests it to his grandfather, Mr. Lino, 70 years old. The dynamics between grandfather and grandson begin to be affected as Lino perceives Fernando to be a different child. Through subtleties in the dialogues and the…

Who stars in The Guardian?

The Guardian stars Carlos Betão (Lino), João Pedro Magalhães (Fernando), Luciana Souza (Terezinha), Luka (Luka (Voice)). The film was directed by Eduardo Tosta.

How long is The Guardian?

The Guardian has a runtime of 15 min and premiered in 2025. It is rated G.

Where can I watch The Guardian?

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