The film stars Ghilherme Lobo, Fábio Audi, and Tess Amorim, reprising their roles from the short.

The film was met with positive reviews from critics and audiences; both groups praised Lobo, Audi, and Amorim's performances, Kerchove's cinematography, the soundtrack, and Ribeiro's direction.

[3][4] Leonardo, a blind high school student struggling with independence, and his best friend, Giovana, are discussing how they have yet to kiss anyone.

One day, Leonardo walks home from school alone and Fabio and his friends taunt Leo, causing him to trip and fall.

Later on, Leonardo expresses to Giovana his interest in studying abroad as a way to leave his overbearing home life, but admits that he has not told his parents about his plans.

Later on, while the class goes swimming at a pool, Gabriel helps Leo apply sunscreen, which Fabio teases them about.

Fabio and friends poke fun at the homosexual nature of Leo and Gabriel's relationship, not knowing the truth.

The final scene of the film is Leo riding a bike with Gabriel perched on the back wheel, assisting him.

[7] Along with the limited premiere sessions that happened in the previous week to the national release, the film was watched by a total of 31,209 people.

The site's critics consensus states: "Compassionate, emotionally detailed, and populated with resonant characters, The Way He Looks leaves a warmth that lingers.

[10] Boyd van Hoeij of The Hollywood Reporter gave the film a positive review, saying that "Ribeiro has impressively fleshed out the material into a full narrative, with not only added conflict and a convincing gallery of supporting characters but also an entirely new focus on the quest for independence of the blind lead.

"[12] Roger Walker-Dack writing for Queertiques.com, wrote "There is nothing at all extraordinary in the plot-lines of this wee movie, but somehow it has the most endearing quality that makes it so immensely enjoyable.

There is a remarkable innocence to this group of young people who all seem never to have even been kissed, and even the inclusion of Leo's taunting by the bullies in his class has no hint of any real hatred.

What does make it all so compelling is the captivating performances of the three young lead actors, particularly Ghilherme Lobo who was so pitch perfect as the blind boy.

Raisa Rossi of Almanaque Virtual gave the film a positive review, saying "Hard not to be moved by such a light and true story, which nullifies any kind of prejudice.

The compelling interpretations, especially Ghilherme Lobo as a blind kid, nice and smooth picture soundtrack and right round the merits of the film.