Mare Nostrum

Roberto and Mitsuo both return to Brazil after spending a long period of time in other countries. Their paths cross due to a piece of land that their parents had negotiated years earlier. Struggling financially, the two men view the property as a way to improve their economic situation. As the story unfolds, a series of occurrences leads them to believe the land possesses magical properties, exploring the idea that achieving certain goals requires sacrificing others.

This Brazilian drama was directed by Ricardo Elias, following his 2003 film Passing By. The movie features a cast including Sílvio Guindane as Roberto and Ricardo Oshiro as Mitsuo, alongside Carlos Meceni, Lívia Silva, Aílton Graça, and César Mello. Produced by Raiz Produções Cinematográficas, the film has a runtime of 101 minutes.

Audience reception is mixed. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 6.7/10 based on 51 votes, while it has a lower rating of 5.3/10 on TMDB from 8 votes.