Reaching for the Moon.
2013·118 min·★ 6.6/10
Released
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.
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
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Luciana Souza
Joana
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Tânia Costa
Dindinha
DramaRomance
Release Date
February 9, 2013
Reaching for the Moon.
Two iconic women. One passion.
2013
118 min
6.6(103)
Drama
