Enjoy the simple pleasures of a lighthearted family road trip through Brazil. An ode to director Bárbara Cariry's childhood memories, Young Warriors is the story of a fisherman who is inspired by a dream to hit the road with his family in search of adventure and festival.
Cosme’s father’s old jeep calls to him one day. He gets it running and mother Maria gets packing. Their son Benedito and his young cousins Matheuzinho and Bruna pile in and they take off from the coast. Their destination is the city of Barbahla, to reconnect with old friends for the Festa da Pau da Bandeira, a celebration of Saint Anthony of Padua. The family takes their time, stopping as often as they like along the way. Hopping out from the breezy old jeep, the parents and three children marvel at many amusements together--extraterrestrials, dinosaurs, an old Cinema, street performers, and of course, gorgeous scenery. Young Warriors is a sunny, easygoing, unforgettable trip for all ages. (Deb Girdwood)
Director Biography
Born in 1988 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, Bárbara Cariry studied Audio-Visual and New Medias at the University of Fortaleza and a masters degree in Curatorial Studies, University of Coimbra. Her short films include “Verão” (2009), “O Silêncio do Mundo” (2011) and “Os Cabelos de Letícia” (2016), and wrote the short films for children, “Uma Jangada Chamada Bruna” (2004) and “Reisado Miudim” (2008). Young Warriors (Pequenos guerreiros) (2021) is her debut feature.
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