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A Dog's Will

2000

Comedy/ Drama/ Fantasy/ Western

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Duration: 104 min

IMDB Rating: 8.6

Language: pt

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João Grilo and Chicó are two very poor and clever Brazilian Northeasterners who struggle for survival and trick people to get by. After meeting the wealthy Rosinha, both hope to finally strive in life, but their plans are interrupted by the arrival of an outlaw.

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