O Shaolin do Sertão

O Shaolin do Sertão

2016 · 101 min · ★ 6.8 · Comedy

Aluízio Li is a martial arts fan who lives with his head in the world of fights from dreaming and watching Chinese films. He believes he is a Shaolin monk, dressing and behaving just like his cinematic references. However, he is the subject of mocking jokes in his hometown, Quixadá, in the backlands of Ceará. His days of peace will end when retired MMA fighter Toni Tora Pleura announces a "tour" of challenges to bullies in several cities in the interior of Ceará, including Quixadá.

Directed by Halder Gomes · Written by L.G. Bayão

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Edmilson Filho Aluízio Li
Igor Jansen Piolho
Falcão Chinês
Fafy Siqueira Dona Zefa
Bruna Hamu Anésia Shirley
Dedé Santana Seu Zé
Frank Menezes Rossivaldo
Denis Lacerda Euclides Claude
Karla Karenina Marciclene
Lailtinho Brega Chico Esponja
Haroldo Guimarães Jesus
Claudio Jaborandy Regislândio Lúcio

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