Soulbound (2011): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2011, Soulbound is a drama and romance film directed by Caio Sóh, running about 105 minutes. “And watching life one feeble person among the intended?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. What if life blindsided destiny? What if happiness was found in the unlikeliest of places? When do we allow ourselves to embrace the new without fear of letting go of the past? Gil is a twenty year old young man that questions himself and the world. He is an orphan, raised by his aunt Leila and his uncle César. His lifestyle is fulfilled by his guitar, poetry and alcohol, generating a family war that causes Gil to run away from home causing him to leave behind all his belongings, security and the only love that he had till then, the love of his aunt Leila. With his guitar on his back, without a destiny, money or the support of friends, Gil meets Otávio, a music producer that will change his destiny forever.

Who’s in it. Soulbound stars Emílio Dantas as Gil, Remo Rocha as Otávio, Paloma Duarte as Leila and Roberto Bomtempo as César, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Soulbound 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 Soulbound page.

If you liked it. Fans of Soulbound tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.