A Dog's Will
Sep 15 2000
•2h 44m
•Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
The lively João Grilo and the sly Chicó are poor guys living in the hinterland who cheat a bunch of people in a small town in Northeastern Brazil. When they die, they have to be judged by Christ, the Devil and the Virgin Mary before they are admitted to paradise.
Cast
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Matheus Nachtergaele
João Grilo
Selton Mello
Chicó
Rogério Cardoso
Padre João
Denise Fraga
Dora
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