The Rogue's Trial
Dec 25 2024
•2h 54m
•Comedy, Drama
After 20 years missing, João Grilo returns to Taperoá to join his old friend Chicó and, after his story of resurrection spreads, he is disputed as an electoral candidate by the two most powerful politicians in the city.
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Matheus Nachtergaele
João Grilo / Jesus / Diabo
Selton Mello
Chicó
Taís Araújo
Compadecida
Humberto Martins
Coronel Ernani
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