Vidas secas (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈvidɐs ˈsekɐs], meaning "Dry Lives"; Pre-Reform spelling: Vidas sêcas) is a 1963 Brazilian drama film directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos, and based on the 1938 novel of the same name by Graciliano Ramos.

The film stars Átila Iório, Orlando Macedo, Maria Ribeiro and Joffre Soares.

After a tiring walk through the sertão, they reach the dilapidated house of Tomas, a friend who has gone to try his luck in other regions.

The dog makes sure that the kid does not get left behind and at one point the father has to carry the oldest child because he is exhausted.

One Sunday, before a folklore festival, Fabiano is provoked to play cards by a police officer.