The Way He Looks (2014)★ 7.9/10
- Drama
- Romance
Directed by: Daniel Ribeiro
Written by: Daniel Ribeiro
Leonardo is a blind teenager searching for independence. His everyday life, the relationship with his best friend Giovana, and the way he sees the world change completely with the arrival of Gabriel.
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Awards · 3 wins, 13 nominations
See all ›- WinnerPrêmio Guarani 2015Premio Guarani · Best Adapted Screenplay
- WinnerPrêmio Guarani 2015Premio Guarani · Best Newcomer
- NomineeCinema Brazil Grand Prize 2015Cinema Brazil Grand Prize · Best Editing (Melhor Montagem)
- NomineeCinema Brazil Grand Prize 2015Cinema Brazil Grand Prize · Best Director (Melhor Diretor)
- NomineeCinema Brazil Grand Prize 2015Cinema Brazil Grand Prize · Best Screenplay, Original (Melhor Roteiro Original)
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Fábio21August 25, 2025
Fábio21August 25, 2025Expanded from the 2010 short "I Don’t Want to Go Back Alone," this feature retains the original cast and basic structure, but adds new depth by including Leo’s parents and his teenage defiance. With these additions, the film shifts its focus from sexual awakening to a broader coming-of-age narrative.
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OlavoAugust 22, 2025
OlavoAugust 22, 2025While the film doesn't offer many surprises and leans on familiar tropes, it’s a sincere and well-crafted piece. The tender emotions, playful teasing, and small gestures of adolescence are all depicted with careful attention to detail, creating a warm and honest portrayal of young lovers.
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k_agostínJune 15, 2021
k_agostínJune 15, 2021Lovely
Contains spoilers
This is a great movie. It’s touching seeing how the boys start their relationship and how it grows during the story. At the end, when they hold hands in public, there were tears. Films like this one are very important.
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OOOOlavoJanuary 5, 2021
OOOOlavoJanuary 5, 2021Produção nacional
Nesta produção brasileira, um adolescente cego busca sua independência ao mesmo tempo em que tem que lidar com a superproteção da mãe. Quando um novo aluno chega à escola, ele terá de lidar também com novos sentimentos.
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Breixo_BrenoJanuary 5, 2021
Breixo_BrenoJanuary 5, 2021Um filme sobre amor, independência e adolescência
“Hoje eu Quero Voltar Sozinho” não apenas entra para o rol de longas-metragens brasileiros que retratam a adolescência na classe média, como pode ser considerado o melhor deles.
