A Dog's Will

A Dog's Will

Lying with faith is not always a sin.

2000 · 104 min · ★ 8.4 (1K) · Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance

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.

Directed by Guel Arraes · Written by Guel Arraes

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