Vida (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 2013, Vida is a documentary film directed by Tatiana Vilela, running about 74 minutes.

What it’s about. A young Slovenian girl arrives in Brazil right before the outbreak of World War II. She is alone, single, has left the family and her great love back home, with the promise of returning in one year. Unable to return, she settles down and has a new family and a new life in Brazil. Vida, which means 'life', is her name and she is the director's grandmother who returns to Slovenia with her granddaughter 73 years after her arrival in Brazil. Their journey, the family journey, has a different nature: subjective, poetic and emotional. A journey that struggles to retain unstable memories, relieving feelings and discovering what is hidden in our souls.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Vida 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 Vida page.

If you liked it. Fans of Vida tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Vida (2013)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Vida change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Vida worth watching?
Vida holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was Vida released?
Vida was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.