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Joaquim is released early from prison after sixteen years. Hiding it from his family, he takes on a dangerous job as a boatman ferrying illegal clam-pickers out into the river as a way to buy his daughter the piano he once promised her.
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How long is The Boatman?
The Boatman has a runtime of 1h 46m (1 hour and 46 minutes).
Who directed The Boatman?
The Boatman was directed by Simão Cayatte and released in 2026.
What genre is The Boatman?
The Boatman is a Drama, Crime film (2026).
Who stars in The Boatman?
The cast of The Boatman includes Romeu Runa, Miguel Borges, Jani Zhao, Madalena Aragão, Sandra Faleiro.
