Gonzaga: From Father to Son (2012): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2012, Gonzaga: From Father to Son is a drama, music and history film directed by Breno Silveira, running about 120 minutes.

What it’s about. Luiz Gonzaga decides to change his destiny and leaves his childhood home for the big city to overcome a romance. When he arrives, he meets a woman he falls in love with, the Odaleia (Nanda Costa). After the birth of his son and his wife's health complications, he decides to return to the road to ensure a better future for his son. He has a friend in Rio de Janeiro and with him leaves the little one and heads to Brazil. He didn't imagine that this distance between them would develop into a complicated relationship, enhanced by the strong personalities of both. Based on conversations between father and son, this is the story of Luiz Gonzaga, a singer and accordion player known as Rei do Baião or Gonzagão.

Who’s in it. Gonzaga: From Father to Son stars Adélio Lima as Luiz Gonzaga (70 anos), Júlio Andrade as Gonzaguinha, Chambinho do Acordeon as Luiz Gonzaga (25-45 anos) and Land Vieira as Luiz Gonzaga (17-23 anos), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Gonzaga: From Father to Son has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gonzaga: From Father to Son page.

If you liked it. Fans of Gonzaga: From Father to Son tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.