From the Beginning to the End (Do Começo ao Fim) (2009) directed by Aluisio Abranches

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Two brothers develop a very close relationship as they are growing up in an idyllic and happy family. When they are young adults their relationship becomes very intimate, romantic, and sexual.

Director: Aluisio Abranches

Writer: Aluisio Abranches

Release Date: 27 November 2009 (Brazil)
26 May 2010 (Seattle International Film Festival, USA)

Genre: Drama

Plot: This controversial Brazilian drama follows the love and sexual intimacy between two men…who are half-brothers.

There are not a lot of topics involving consenting adults that can really shock these days but this searing romantic drama about two brothers who love—incestuously – may well be one of them! Set in a sun-burnished Brazil, two boys, Francisco and his younger half-brother (same mother, different fathers) Thomás, are being raised in upper class comfort in Rio by their doting mother. Five years apart, the boys are best friends and unusually close to each other so much so that their intimacy brings vocal concerns from relatives that maybe they are too close. But the parents reluctantly brush away the concerns. Fast-forward several years with Francisco and Thomás now strikingly handsome, bronzed young men and their childhood intensity has evolved into a torrid sexual relationship. But when Thomás is offered a chance to train for the Brazilian swim team in Russia for a long period of time, the proposed separation brings fears that their love is threatened. Spectacularly shot amidst the mountains, beaches and grand estates of Brazil, this intense drama does not just live on the controversial subject matter but rather is a strikingly evocative romance of two men fighting against societal conventions.

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Cast (in credits order)
Rafael Cardoso ... Thomás
João Gabriel Vasconcellos ... Francisco
Gabriel Kaufmann ... Thomás
Lucas Cotrin ... Francisco
Júlia Lemmertz ... Julieta
Fábio Assunção ... Alexandre
Louise Cardoso ... Rosa
Jean Pierre Noher ... Pedro 

      
Thomas & Francisco (adults)

 
Thomas & Francisco (children)

And now a little bit of Men Candy for you, remember it's Valentine's Day!

Rafael Cardoso, alone:

























Joao Gabriel Vasconcelos, alone:

















And the two hottie together:

Comments

[veggieg.livejournal.com]

Both actors are gorgeous but together, they're so much hotter! I've watch part of the movie and somewhat disappointed. While the idea of it was intrigued, when execute to film it's lack of.. something. I want to see more of the angst they going through, knowing they're not suppose to love one another instead of just jump in right after their mother's pass away without any explanation or emotional turmoil. Their on scene's chemistry however, has made up some of its lacking.

[elisa-rolle.livejournal.com]

Be aware, I think I know to what part are you referring and I think they cut a goos chunck of the movie. Like that, you are right, it lacks something. I will reserve my judgement once I will buy the movie and see the original version. Elisa

[veggieg.livejournal.com]

Good advise! I shall wait and see.

Thanks <3