My Father Lives in Rio (1989)
Liesje’s parents are divorced. She lives in a nice house with her mother and grandpa. Liesje writes letters to her father who lives in Rio de Janeiro. At least, that’s what her mother has told her. After Liesje’s grandpa passes away, she begins to miss her father more and more. She decides to go visit him in Rio. To get money for the flight, she sells the stamp collection she was given by her grandpa. Without her mother knowing, she boards the plane to Brazil alone – but then she finds out the truth about her father.
Director: Ben Sombogaart
Genre: Family
Release Date: March 5, 1989
Cast
- Geert de Jong - An Voos
- Peter Faber - Jacob
- Theu Boermans - Frits
- Hans Veerman - Gijs
- Gerard Thoolen - Klant
- Paul Meijer - Postzegelverzamelaar
- Ryan van den Akker - Marjolein
- Nora Kretz - Directrice Reisbureau
- Jan-Willem Hees - Grafredenaar
Screenplay
Production: Added Films
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
More Films by Director: Ben Sombogaart
More Films in Genre: Family
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Father Lives in Rio about?
- Liesje’s parents are divorced. She lives in a nice house with her mother and grandpa. Liesje writes letters to her father who lives in Rio de Janeiro. At least, that’s what her mother has told her. After Liesje’s grandpa passes away, she begins to miss her father more and more. She decides to go visit him in Rio. To get money for the flight, she sells the stamp collection she was given by her grandpa. Without her mother knowing, she boards the plane to Brazil alone – but then she finds out the truth about her father.
- Who directed My Father Lives in Rio?
- My Father Lives in Rio was directed by Ben Sombogaart.
- Who stars in My Father Lives in Rio?
- My Father Lives in Rio stars Geert de Jong, Peter Faber, Theu Boermans, Hans Veerman, Gerard Thoolen, Paul Meijer.
- What genre is My Father Lives in Rio?
- My Father Lives in Rio is a Family film.
- Where was My Father Lives in Rio produced?
- My Father Lives in Rio was produced in Netherlands.