
The Substitute
Directed by Johnny Massaro
Produced by Hipérbole Produções Artísticas, Capuri
A tragicomic, surreal exploration of masculinity and identity triggered by an absurd domestic discovery during Carnival.
In the midst of Carnival, taxi driver Manoel finds a sex toy in his living room. Huge and still sticky, the object sets off a tragicomic journey that shakes his imagination and challenges his sense of masculinity.
Questions people ask
Is The Substitute violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is The Substitute sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Is The Substitute scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
Is The Substitute easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does The Substitute end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Ensemble
Like The Substitute
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Substitute
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Substitute, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Substitute, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Substitute, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.























































