The Year My Parents Went on Vacation Soundtrack (

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Rating: 7.40/10 from 6600 votes
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

El año que mis padres se fueron de vacaciones
Title in Italiano:

L'anno in cui i miei genitori andarono in vacanza
Title in Português:

The Year My Parents Went on Vacation

Synopsis

In 1970, near the World Cup, Daniel Stern and his wife Miriam leaves Belo Horizonte in a hurry and scared with their ten years old son Mauro in their Volkswagen. While traveling to São Paulo, the couple explains Mauro that they will travel on vacation and will leave Mauro with his grandfather Mótel. Daniel promises to return before the first game of the Brazilian National Soccer Team in the Cup.

The boy is left in Bom Retiro, a Jewish and Italian neighborhood, and waits for Mótel in front of his apartment. When the next door neighbor Shlomo arrives, he tells the boy that Mótel had just had a heart attack and died. Alone and without knowing where his parents are, the boy is lodged by Shlomo and the Jewish community.

Through the young neighbor Hanna, Mauro makes new friends, cheers for the Brazilian team and sees the movement of the police and militaries on the streets while waiting for his parents.

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The Year My Parents Went on Vacation
Tropicália
Caetano Veloso: Writer
Céu: Performer
Eu Sou Terrível
Roberto Carlos: Writer
Roberto Carlos: Performer
Na Cadência do Samba
Luiz Bandeira: Writer
Chiribim Chiribom
The Barry Sisters: Performer
Pra Frente Brasil
Miguel Gustavo: Writer
Waldir Calmon: Performer

User reviews

Betty Roberts
9/10

The music enhances the nostalgic and heartwarming atmosphere of the film, creating a sense of empathy and connection with the characters and their struggles.

Michelle Smith
5/10

The use of traditional Brazilian music in the soundtrack adds authenticity and depth to the film's portrayal of the country during the 1970 World Cup, immersing the audience in the historical context.

Donna Taylor
5/10

The soundtrack effectively conveys the boy's growing connection to the Brazilian soccer team, capturing the excitement and energy of the World Cup through dynamic and uplifting musical cues.

Lisa Lewis
6/10

Overall, the soundtrack of The Year My Parents Went on Vacation serves as a powerful narrative tool, enhancing the film's themes of family, community, and resilience through its evocative and well-crafted musical accompaniment.

James Wilson
10/10

The soundtrack of The Year My Parents Went on Vacation perfectly captures the emotional journey of the young protagonist Mauro as he navigates through uncertainty and loneliness in a foreign neighborhood.

Susan Thompson
8/10

The use of subtle melodies and atmospheric sounds in key moments of the film creates a sense of nostalgia and emotional resonance that stays with the audience long after the movie has ended.

Andrew Garcia
9/10

The soundtrack skillfully blends traditional Brazilian melodies with contemporary compositions, adding depth and authenticity to the storytelling, making it a memorable and enriching auditory experience.

Richard Jones
4/10

As a viewer, I found the soundtrack of The Year My Parents Went on Vacation to be lacking emotional depth and connection to the storyline. The music failed to enhance the scenes and failed to evoke the necessary feelings of tension and suspense during crucial moments in the film.

Edward Jones
4/10

Furthermore, the choice of music felt generic and uninspired, failing to capture the essence of the time period and setting of the story. The soundtrack did not effectively transport me to the 1970s in Brazil, missing an opportunity to create a more immersive viewing experience.

Sarah Turner
5/10

The soundtrack of The Year My Parents Went on Vacation perfectly captures the nostalgic and emotional journey of the young boy Mauro as he navigates through uncertainty and loneliness.

Paul Wright
7/10

The incorporation of traditional Brazilian music elements in the soundtrack adds an authentic and cultural depth to the storytelling, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

Laura Williams
6/10

The score evokes a sense of hope and resilience as Mauro bonds with the Jewish community and finds solace in their support while waiting for his parents to return.

Linda White
7/10

The soundtrack's ability to seamlessly blend different musical styles and genres reflects the diverse cultural influences present in the neighborhood where the story takes place, enriching the narrative.

Ashley Taylor
4/10

Overall, I believe that the soundtrack of The Year My Parents Went on Vacation fell short in delivering a memorable and impactful musical accompaniment to the film, ultimately leaving me feeling disconnected and underwhelmed.

Matthew Carter
6/10

The emotional depth of the music enhances the character development and strengthens the audience's empathy towards Mauro's plight, creating a poignant and memorable viewing experience.

Jennifer Gonzalez
6/10

The music enhances the scenes set in the Jewish and Italian neighborhood of Bom Retiro, creating a sense of community and cultural richness that enriches the storytelling.

Michael Turner
7/10

The emotive and evocative instrumental pieces in the soundtrack perfectly capture the feelings of uncertainty and longing experienced by Mauro throughout the film.

Stephanie Roberts
8/10

The way in which the music builds tension and suspense during pivotal scenes highlights the skillful composition and arrangement of the soundtrack, enhancing the drama and intensity of the story being told.