This Side Of Resurrection (2011): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2011, This Side Of Resurrection is a notable film directed by Joaquim Sapinho, running about 116 minutes.

What it’s about. The film tells the story of a sister and a brother, Inês and Rafael. Since the divorce of their parents, their family never saw Rafael again. Inês runs away from home looking for him when she is told he is back at the Guincho Beach and surfing again. Rafael is an ex-surf champion who everyday gets himself inside the most dangerous waves to test the limits of his life. When the two brothers meet, Guincho makes them come together in a promise of paradise on earth, as it was the last place where their family lived together and in happiness. But Inês is surprised one day when she finds her brother looking fixedly to the Serra de Sintra mountain range, where the Convent of the Capuchos, which once was his refuge, is. She fears having brought him back the memories of the separation of their parents. Rafael is in a crisis of faith. When one day he disappears, Inês knows he went back to the convent, and she starts doing what she can to bring him back to her.

Who’s in it. This Side Of Resurrection stars Joana Barata as Inês, Pedro Sousa as Rafael, João Cardoso as João and Sofia Grillo as Mother, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, This Side Of Resurrection has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Side Of Resurrection page.