Storyline
In 1951, New York poet Elizabeth Bishop travels to Rio de Janeiro to visit Mary, a college friend. The shy Elizabeth is overwhelmed by Brazilian sensuality. She is the antithesis to Mary’s dashing partner, architect Lota de Macedo Soares. Mary is jealous, but unconventional Lota is determined to have both women at all costs. This eternal triangle plays out against the backdrop of the military coup of 1964. Bishop’s moving poems are at the core of a film which lushly illustrates a crucial phase in the life of this influential Pulitzer prize-winning poet.
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Cast & Crew
Miranda Otto
Elizabeth Bishop
Glória Pires
Lota de Macedo Soares
Tracy Middendorf
Mary Morse
Treat Williams
Robert Lowell
Marcello Airoldi
Carlos Lacerda
Lola Kirke
Margaret
Luciana Souza
Joana
Tânia Costa
Dindinha
Marianna Mac Nieven
Malú
Frequently Asked Questions
Reaching for the Moon was released on February 9, 2013.
The runtime of Reaching for the Moon is 1h 58m.
Reaching for the Moon is a Drama, Romance movie.
Reaching for the Moon has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 on TMDB.
Reaching for the Moon is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Reaching for the Moon was directed by Bruno Barreto.
The main cast of Reaching for the Moon includes Miranda Otto, Glória Pires, Tracy Middendorf.
Reaching for the Moon is originally in PT.