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DRAMA . 2012 . 1h 39m . Portuguese . 7.4/10

My Sweet Orange Tree_

Original: Meu Pé de Laranja Lima

Zezé is an 8 year old boy who, although a naughty boy, has a good heart. He leads a very modest life, due to the fact that his father has been unemployed for a long time, and has the habit of having long conversations with a sweet orange tree which is in his backyard. Until one day he meets Portuga, a man who begins to help him and soon becomes his best friend.

Starring João Guilherme Ávila, José de Abreu, Caco Ciocler
7.4/10
Rating
1h 39m
Runtime
2012
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Zezé is an 8 year old boy who, although a naughty boy, has a good heart. He leads a very modest life, due to the fact that his father has been unemployed for a long time, and has the habit of having long conversations with a sweet orange tree which is in his backyard. Until one day he meets Portuga, a man who begins to help him and soon becomes his best friend.

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Cast
João Guilherme Ávila stars as Zezé in My Sweet Orange Tree.
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Year context
My Sweet Orange Tree was released 14 years ago in 2012.
Overview
Zezé is an 8 year old boy who, although a naughty boy, has a good heart. He leads a very modest life, due to the fact that his father has been unemployed for...
My Sweet Orange Tree is a Drama, Family film with a runtime of 1h 39m.

CAST (20)

João Guilherme Ávila
João Guilherme Ávila
Zezé
José de Abreu
José de Abreu
Portuga
Caco Ciocler
Caco Ciocler
Escritor
ED
Eduardo Dascar
Pai
Fernanda Vianna
Fernanda Vianna
Mãe
Emiliano Queiroz
Emiliano Queiroz
Tio Edmundo
JD
Julia de Victa
Gloria
TG
Tino Gomes
Ariovaldo
Inês Peixoto
Inês Peixoto
Professora
Kathia Calil
Kathia Calil
Jandira
LJ
Leônidas José
Luis
PV
Pedro Valle
Totoca
Eduardo Moreira
Eduardo Moreira
Ladislau
RB
Ricardo Bravo
Doutor Faulhaber
TS
Tadeu Silva Timote
Bié
AM
Adim Martins
Pedro
JP
João Pedro Polito
Menino 1
RL
Rafael Luis da Costa
Menino 2
PG
Patrick Garcia
Menino 3
GS
Gustavo Silva Vicente
Menino 4

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
99 min (1h 39m)
Original Title
Meu Pé de Laranja Lima
Language
Portuguese
Country
Rating
7.4/10 (49 votes)
Popularity
1

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is My Sweet Orange Tree about?
Zezé is an 8 year old boy who, although a naughty boy, has a good heart. He leads a very modest life, due to the fact that his father has been unemployed for a long time, and has the habit of having long conversations with a sweet orange tree which is in his backyard. Until one day he meets Portuga, a man who begins to help him and soon becomes his best friend.
How long is My Sweet Orange Tree?
My Sweet Orange Tree has a runtime of 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Who stars in My Sweet Orange Tree?
The cast of My Sweet Orange Tree includes João Guilherme Ávila, José de Abreu, Caco Ciocler, Eduardo Dascar, Fernanda Vianna.
What is the rating of My Sweet Orange Tree?
My Sweet Orange Tree has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 49 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Family
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