After the Conversation, They Say Goodbye with an Embrace

Elisa is saying goodbye to Heliomar when she crosses paths with a younger man named Michel. The encounter is small and quiet, unfolding in a few ordinary moments that change the tone of her day. As they talk, the film traces the awkward politeness, unspoken histories, and fleeting warmth that can arise between strangers at a hinge point in life. Rather than dramatic events, the story relies on the tension in gestures and the weight of what remains unsaid, letting the characters' expressions and silences carry the emotional load. It focuses on small decisions rather than big revelations. It remains small in scale.

After the Conversation, They Say Goodbye with an Embrace was released in 2017, directed by Renan Brandão and created by Eduardo Morotó. The cast includes Anja Bittencourt, Julio Adrião, Júnior Vieira, Marina Vianna and Ravel Andrade.

There are no widely reported major awards or nominations associated with this film. It did not appear in prominent international prize lists, and available records do not show Oscar, Golden Globe, or major festival recognition. Any festival screenings or local honors, if they occurred, are not well documented online elsewhere.

The film appears to have had limited cultural reach, attracting little online discussion and a very small audience, reflected in a 1.0/10 vote average from two votes. Its visibility seems confined to niche Brazilian indie film interest, rather than widespread influence or quotable moments, and regional festival viewers and academics.

Critical response is scarce and largely negative where recorded, with few reviews and a low audience rating. The film centers on farewell and an unexpected meeting, meditating on the small acts that reveal longing, regret, and tentative connection between characters of different ages, carried by subtle performances and quiet scenes.