Studio: City Lights Media
Starring: Caio Blat, Daniela Piepszyk, Eduardo Moreira, Germano Haiut, Liliana Castro, Michel Joelsas, Paulo Autran, Rodrigo dos Santos, Simone Spoladore
Directed By: Cao Hamburger
Written By: Adriana Falcão, Cao Hamburger, Claudio Galperin
Produced By: Caio Gullane, Cao Hamburger, Fabiano Gullane
Rated: PG
In Theaters: 2008-02-15
DVD Release: 2008-07-15
Genre: Drama
Plot:
When 12-year-old Mauro is left to fend for himself when his parents go "on vacation" during the military regime in 1970s Brazil, a classic coming-of-age story unfolds.  Director Cao Hamburger's beautiful and touching story embraces the excitement of the era as the culturally diverse community of Sao Paulo unites to watch Pele lead his country in winning the World Cup of soccer.  Filled with warmth, love, heroism, nostalgia and humor, The Year My Parents Went on Vacation is sure to become a family favorite.