Estrada de Palha (2012): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2012, Estrada de Palha is a drama, abenteuer and western film directed by Rodrigo Areias, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. This is the story of a man who after living over ten years isolated away from his country, returns to avenge His brother's death. Inspired by the writings of David Henry Thoreau, he is translating 'Civil Disobedience' into Portuguese. The action is set between 1908 and 1910, between the assassination of the Portuguese King and Prince and the creation of the Portuguese Republic, an era where anarchists who fight against the monarchy often cross the path of burglars. On a country where corruption is set, the state representatives try to rob, arrest and kill innocents. The main character faces the tyranny of the state and tries to save the rest of his family. But this is a country where nothing changes.

Who’s in it. Estrada de Palha stars Vítor Correia as Alberto, Nuno Melo as Capitão, Inês Mariana Moitas as Noémia and Adelaide Teixeira as Mãe, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Estrada de Palha has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Estrada de Palha page.

If you liked it. Fans of Estrada de Palha tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.