Minha Vida com Shurastey: A Journey Across Continents
What the film is about
This is a road movie rooted in fact. A young man leaves behind his ordinary life—working at a shopping mall in Balneário Camboriú, Brazil—to pursue something bigger: a cross-continental drive in a decades-old Beetle with only his dog as company. The story follows their passage through 17 countries, from Ushuaia in southern Argentina northward toward Alaska, documenting a journey that captured the imagination of thousands on social media. But this isn't a simple adventure narrative. It's a story about companionship, sacrifice, and the collision between dreams and reality.
What we know so far
According to IMDb, Minha Vida com Shurastey is directed by Diego Freitas from a screenplay by Luanna Guimarães, based on the real travels of Jesse Koz and his golden retriever. The film is a co-production between Paris Entretenimiento and Warner Bros. Pictures Brasil, marking a significant Brazilian production. Nicolas Prattes carries the lead role as Jesse, with Marina Moschen and João Côrtes in supporting positions and Barbara Bruno rounding out the ensemble cast.
The picture is a Portuguese-language drama-comedy, and AdoroCinema confirms the film draws directly from the real events that unfolded between 2013 and 2022, when Koz and Shurastey documented their travels across the hemisphere. Filming has taken place across multiple countries, with principal photography still underway as recently as early 2026. The first official trailer was unveiled during Paris Filmes' presentation at CCXP25 in São Paulo, where cast members appeared to promote the upcoming release.
Why anticipation is building
What's striking is the film's foundation in genuine human experience. This isn't a fictional adventure invented for the screen—it's the adaptation of a story that already resonated with millions online. Road movies have a particular power when they're grounded in truth. They can capture something about restlessness, about what drives a person to leave everything familiar behind for an uncertain horizon. The pairing of a young driver and a dog as sole companions creates an intimacy that's hard to fake. And there's the weight of knowing how the story ends, which lends the entire project a bittersweet gravity from the outset.
Brazilian cinema has been producing increasingly ambitious work in recent years—this production scale and international co-financing signal genuine confidence in the material. The casting of Prattes, a recognizable face in Brazilian television and film, alongside the institutional backing of Warner Bros. Brasil suggests the filmmakers are positioning this as more than a niche regional release.
Release date and where to watch
Minha Vida com Shurastey is expected to arrive in Brazilian theaters on June 25, 2026. The film has not yet been released, and no streaming platform has been announced. As rights are acquired for OTT distribution, Movie OTT will track availability across services—check the Where-to-Watch widget on this page for updates as they're confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
When is Minha Vida com Shurastey releasing?
The film is scheduled for theatrical release in Brazil on June 25, 2026. International release dates haven't been confirmed yet.
Is Minha Vida com Shurastey out yet?
No. The film hasn't been released. It's currently in post-production and won't reach cinemas until mid-2026.
Where will I be able to watch Minha Vida com Shurastey?
Streaming and OTT availability hasn't been announced. It will premiere in Brazilian theaters first. Movie OTT will update this page once distribution deals are finalized.
Who stars in Minha Vida com Shurastey?
Nicolas Prattes leads the cast as Jesse Koz, with Marina Moschen, João Côrtes, and Barbara Bruno in the ensemble.
Is this film based on a true story?
Yes. The film adapts the real-life journey of Jesse Koz and his golden retriever Shurastey, who traveled across the Americas from 2013 until their deaths in a car accident in 2022.
What to look forward to
A film that dares to tell a true story about movement, companionship, and the price of chasing horizons. There's something rare about cinema that takes real lives seriously—not as inspiration for fiction, but as the substance of it. When June 2026 arrives, Minha Vida com Shurastey will offer Brazilian audiences (and hopefully beyond) a chance to experience that kind of storytelling on the big screen.
