The Heart's Root (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2000, The Heart's Root is a drama film directed by Paulo Rocha, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in the Lisbon during the festivities of Saint Anthony, the patron saint of lovers and the old town. The story is about Cato, a nationalist politician who is charismatic and unscrupulous. He obsessively pursues Silvia, a mystical and mysterious young transvestite whom he meets at the festival. When Silvia runs into Vicente, a policeman who arrests transvestites and threatens them, Silvia must look towards blackmail to save herself. Compromising photos of Cato start to emerge among opposition parties and he must do all in his power to save his political career.
Who’s in it. The Heart's Root stars Luís Miguel Cintra as Catão, Joana Bárcia as Sílvia, Isabel Ruth as Ju and Melvil Poupaud as Vicente Corvo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Heart's Root has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Heart's Root page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Heart's Root tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Heart's Root (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Heart's Root change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Heart's Root worth watching?
- The Heart's Root holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Heart's Root?
- The Heart's Root stars Luís Miguel Cintra, Joana Bárcia, Isabel Ruth, Melvil Poupaud and Miguel Guilherme.
- When was The Heart's Root released?
- The Heart's Root was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.