Netflix Unveils First Look at 'On Behalf of My Son,' the New Film By Gabriel Martins

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Netflix Unveils First Look at On Behalf of My Son, the New Film By Gabriel Martins

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28 May 2026

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S o Paulo, May 28, 2026 - Netflix released today the first image of Rejane Faria as Vicentina, the lead character in On Behalf of My Son (Vicentina Pede Desculpas), the new feature written and directed by Gabriel Martins (Mars One). Set in Brazil, the film follows Vicentina as she struggles to cope with the death of her son Wesley after a tragic bus accident in which he was the driver. As the investigation unfolds, evidence suggests that Wesley's actions may have been an attempt at suicide. Vicentina then embarks on a journey to seek out the victims families and apologize, while confronting her own grief and uncertainty. On Behalf of My Son is about a woman trying to move forward after an intensely personal tragedy. Rejane Faria brought a powerful sense of truth to this character, delicately balancing all the nuances of a woman carrying an unbearable grief, yet still searching for a way to keep going and reconcile with herself. It's a film about mourning, humanity, and continuing to move forward even when everything seems to collapse, said director Gabriel Martins. Produced by Filmes de Pl stico - internationally recognized for its distinctive artistic voice and award-winning films showcased at some of the world's leading film festivals - the feature also stars Ma ra Azevedo, Renato Novaes, Karine Telles, Giovanna Heliodoro, Thalma de Freitas, and Grace Pass .

About On Behalf of My Son Synopsis: On a sunny morning in the city of Belo Horizonte, a crowded public bus makes its way downtown. As it crosses an overpass, the vehicle suddenly swerves, veers off the road, and crashes onto the avenue below. One passenger is left critically injured, while everyone else -- including Wesley, the driver -- is killed. The tragedy dominates television broadcasts and newspaper headlines across the country. Security cameras from both the bus and the roadway capture the moment of the crash, and after the footage is analyzed, speculation begins to spread that the driver may have acted intentionally, in an apparent suicide. Vicentina, a 75-year-old retired schoolteacher and Wesley's mother, is devastated by the tragedy and uncertain of how to move forward. She decides to seek out the victims' families and apologize. The road ahead proves difficult to navigate, and the answers Vicentina longs for are not always the ones she finds. Director: Gabriel Martins Original Story: Gabriel Martins Screenplay: Gabriel Martins Music: Tigan Santana Cinematography: Leonardo Feliciano Editing: Gabriel Martins, Thiago Ricarte Sound: Tiago Bello (Sound Editor and Mixing); Gustavo Fioravante (Sound Recorder) Production Design: Rimenna Proc pio Costume Design: Diana Moreira Special Effects: Rodrigo Jinks, Marcelo Cabral, Cajamanga, Quanta Production Company: Filmes de Pl stico Cast: Rejane Faria (Vicentina); Ma ra Azevedo (Joana); Renato Novaes (Wesley/Bruno); Giovanni Venturini (Fred); Giovanna Heliodoro (Gisele); Grace Pass (Isabel); Marisa Revert (Vera); Fernanda Vianna (Marta); Cl bia Sousa (Solange); F bio Leal (Victor); Docy Moreira (Marluce); Carlos Francisco (Ant nio); Thalma de Freitas (Cleide); Flavio Bauraqui (Luiz); B rbara Colen (Am lia); presenting Miguelzinho do Cavaco (Himself) About Netflix: Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services offering TV series, films, games and live programming across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time. About Filmes de Pl stico Founded in 2009 by Andr Novais Oliveira, Gabriel Martins, Maurilio Martins, and Thiago Mac do Correia, FILMES DE PL STICO is one of Brazil's leading film production companies, recognized for films that portray Black and working-class communities with honesty and dignity. Its productions have screened and received awards at major international film festivals such as Cannes, Berlin, Sundance, Locarno, and Rotterdam. In 2023, the company represented Brazil as the country's official submission for the 95th Academy Awards with the film Mars One. In addition to developing projects locally, the company is also committed to mentoring and fostering new talent within its community. Press Kit Ag ncia gora | netflix@agora.site

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