Ballad of Return (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2016, Ballad of Return is a drama film directed by Gustavo Rosa de Moura, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. One day, Eduardo arrives at his house and discovers that Julia, his wife, tried to commit suicide. She left her husband and two children without saying goodbye. After some time, she comes back home. He tries everything to set her straight, but the impossibility of knowing her fully grieves him. The shadow of the suicide and the inevitable ghost of a new chance hover over their heads. Eduardo insists on understanding his wife, but an increasing jealousy and an unexpected discovery of her past torture him. He does not realize that, most of the time, the search for control easily becomes an obsession.
Who’s in it. Ballad of Return stars Marina Person as Júlia, João Miguel as Eduardo, Francisco Miguez as Lucas and Stella Hodge as Maria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Ballad of Return 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 Ballad of Return page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ballad of Return tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ballad of Return (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ballad of Return change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ballad of Return worth watching?
- Ballad of Return holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ballad of Return?
- Ballad of Return stars Marina Person, João Miguel, Francisco Miguez, Stella Hodge and Marat Descartes.
- When was Ballad of Return released?
- Ballad of Return was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.