Barren Lives

In Brazil's drought-stricken sertão (backlands), a destitute family-Fabiano, his wife Sinhá Vitória, their two young sons, and their dog Baleia-as they wander in search of food, water, and work. After escaping a severe drought, they find temporary refuge on a cattle ranch, where Fabiano works as a hired hand. Despite brief moments of stability, the family is subjected to exploitation, police brutality, hunger, and constant insecurity.

Barren Lives is a 1965 drama movie directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos, starring Jofre Soares, Orlando Macedo, Átila Iório. It holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 from 3,412 votes and runs 1h 43m.