Release, runtime and language

2018 · 105 mins · Portuguese

Directed by

Carlos Diegues

Starring

Dawid Ogrodnik, Nuno Lopes, Vincent Cassel, Luísa Cruz, Catherine Mouchet, Antonio de la Cruz

This is the story of the Knieps family, tracing five generations of Austrian-Brazilian circus performers from the early 20th century to the modern era. The narrative follows the family and their celebrated Great Mystical Circus through its peak years and eventual decline, showcasing the challenges and triumphs of maintaining a beloved institution across a century of change.