
A Dog's Will
Lying with faith is not always a sin.
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Release Date
9/15/2000Runtime
104 minsOverview
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.
Status
ReleasedOriginal Language
PortugueseBudget
-Revenue
$4,903,192Homepage
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A cheeky, theatrical fable where two lovable scoundrels face divine judgment for their earthly schemes, rendered as a gleeful parade of tall tales and spiritual whimsy. It's a film that winks at the gap between sin and salvation with equal parts irreverence and heart.
Mood
PlayfulAbsurdWhimsicalBittersweet
Themes
RedemptionFaithFriendship
Tone
Playful
Pacing
Brisk
Look
Stylized genrePainterly
Structure
Framed flashback
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