From Beginning to End

Set between Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, this Brazilian drama follows the lifelong bond between two half-brothers, Francisco and Tomás. Growing up in a supportive and affluent family, the two maintain an inseparable connection from childhood that causes concern among the adults in their lives. As they reach adulthood, their relationship evolves into a romantic and sexual attraction. The stability of their intimacy is later challenged when Tomás is required to move to Russia for three years to train as a professional swimmer for the Olympic team.

The film was written and directed by Aluizio Abranches and produced by Lama Filmes. The lead roles are played by João Gabriel Vasconcellos and Rafael Cardoso, with a supporting cast that includes Júlia Lemmertz, Fábio Assunção, Jean Pierre Noher, and Louise Cardoso. Since its release in 2009, the movie has maintained a moderate reception from viewers, holding a rating of 6.5/10 on TMDB based on 189 votes.