River of Desire

River of Desire

Directed by Sérgio Machado

Produced by Gullane Entretenimento, TC Filmes

2023107 min6.6 / 10

A tense, melancholic drama of desire and betrayal set in the Amazon, where fraternal bonds fracture under the weight of shared infatuation.

Three brothers find themselves sharing a home with the alluring new wife of the middle sibling. As they become infatuated with the same woman, a complex and enthralling tale ensues in this tropical paradise.

Questions people ask

  • Is River of Desire sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Does River of Desire end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is River of Desire violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is River of Desire easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is River of Desire scary? 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.

52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity80

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise32

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like River of Desire

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as River of Desire

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like River of Desire, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like River of Desire, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like River of Desire, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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