Here the Whole Time () is a 2025 Brazilian coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama film directed by Daniel Lieff, based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Vitor Martins. The film stars Miguel Lallo, Diego Lira, Débora Falabella, Mika Soeiro, Bel Moreira, Mariana Santos, Olívia Araújo, Márcio Vito, and João Pedro Chaseliov.
The film premiered at CCXP on 7 December 2025. It was released theatrically in Brazil on 18 June 2026 by Manequim Filmes.
Premise Felipe is a gay teenager dealing with body image issues and bullying at school. For him, the July break cannot come soon enough. However, his mother informs him that their neighbor Caio, who happens to be Felipe's longtime secret crush, will be staying at their place for fifteen days while his parents are away. The two end up on a journey of self-discovery and first love.
Cast
Production In November 2020, it was announced that had acquired the rights to a film adaptation of Brazilian author 's debut novel Here the Whole Time (2017). In April 2024, Conspiração Filmes announced an open casting call for actors aged 15 to 21 for the lead roles.
The film was directed by Daniel Lieff from a screenplay by and Vitor Brandt. The cast—including Miguel Lallo, Diego Lira, and Débora Falabella—was confirmed in May 2025. That same month, filming began in Rio de Janeiro and Cataguases, Minas Gerais.
Release Quinze Dias premiered as part of Vitrine Filmes' lineup at CCXP in São Paulo on 7 December 2025. The film was released theatrically in Brazil on 18 June 2026 by Manequim Filmes. It was released globally on Netflix on 19 August 2026.
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