As Far as Birds Fly

As Far as Birds Fly (2026)



Até Onde os Pássaros Voam

10.0 2026 — —

Director: Raphael Maio

Cast: Rafael Amaral, Sofia Seibt, Pedro Guterres, Bernardo Sacramento Fonseca, Rafaela Brum

Animation Drama
After their father dies in a crash of a plane he constructed himself, Lucas becomes determined to restore the aircraft and complete the lifelong dream they shared—to fly. Pamela, however, is caught in a painful conflict: she wants her brother to achieve what their father always hoped for, yet she is terrified that chasing that dream could cost Lucas his life, just as it did their dad.

More About This Film

As Far as Birds Fly follows Lucas and Pamela, siblings who are still dealing with the loss of their father in a plane crash. Lucas becomes determined to repair the aircraft he built with the dream of finally flying it, while Pamela struggles between supporting her brother and fearing that he may repeat the tragedy that changed their family.

The film turns aviation into a metaphor for grief, ambition, and the desire to continue a dream left unfinished. Its emotional core comes from the siblings' conflicting perspectives, giving the story a quiet tension between hope and fear.

  • Directed by Raphael Maio.
  • The film is a 2026 Brazilian animation short.
  • Rafael Amaral voices Lucas and Sofia Seibt voices Pamela.
  • The project was developed by Raphael Maio, who studied Animation Cinema at the Federal University of Pelotas.
  • The film is also known by its Portuguese title Até Onde os Pássaros Voam.

Where to Watch

As Far as Birds Fly is an independent animated short, so streaming availability may be concentrated on festival and filmmaker platforms. Check these services for current listings.