Um Homem e Sua Jaula (1974): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1974, Um Homem e Sua Jaula is a drama film directed by Paulo Gil Soares, running about 73 minutes.

What it’s about. The painter Tino, in professional and political crisis, receives a telegram from his mother-in-law, Selma, announcing her return from Europe. After his wife's death, Tino continues living with Selma, with whom he had ambiguous relations, which he now wants to sever. Weak at this impossible love, he asks the maid Enedina to lock him in his room. There, he revives memories through letters, notes and photographs. Selma's son João is waiting for her at the airport and dreams of loving fulfillment in his own mother's arms.

Who’s in it. Um Homem e Sua Jaula stars Hugo Carvana as Tino, João Carlos Barroso as João, Esmeralda Barros as Enedina and Talula Campos as Selma, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Um Homem e Sua Jaula 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 Um Homem e Sua Jaula page.

If you liked it. Fans of Um Homem e Sua Jaula tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.