
The Portuguese House

The disappearance of his wife leaves Fernando, a quiet geography teacher, completely devastated. Aimless, he assumes another man’s identity as a gardener on a Portuguese estate, where he forms an unexpected friendship with the owner, stepping into a new life that isn’t his own.
[Filmin] A story about homes lost and found, with a serene pace that sometimes feels too slow, and understated acting that can also be a bit too restrained. There's a reliance on coincidences that seem contrived and unnatural, but the characters are complex enough to be engaging. The writing itself also seems overly polished, with dialogues that feel artificial and a forced naturalness that prevents a complete emotional connection with the story. It aims to be heartwarming, but ultimately comes across as distant.