Manuel na Ilha das Maravilhas (1984) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1984, Manuel na Ilha das Maravilhas is a fantastique and drame film directed by Raúl Ruiz, running about 152 minutes.

What it’s about. When the child Manuel wanders into a garden that is off-limits to him, he meets an unidentified fisherman, and another boy -- the boy is actually himself several years down the road. Manuel experiences three different versions of his encounters in the garden, revealing that fate can have several twists and turns in one's life, depending on decisions that are made early on.

Who’s in it. Manuel na Ilha das Maravilhas stars Ruben de Freitas as Manuel(7 years old), Teresa Madruga as Manuel's Mother, Fernando Heitor as Manuel's Father and Marco Paulo de Freitas as Manuel(13 years old), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Manuel na Ilha das Maravilhas 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 Manuel na Ilha das Maravilhas page.

If you liked it. Fans of Manuel na Ilha das Maravilhas tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, La Ligne verte, Le Voyage de Chihiro and Le Seigneur des anneaux : La Communauté de l'anneau.