A Dog's Will

A Dog's Will

Lying with faith is not always a sin.

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Release Date

9/15/2000

Runtime

104 mins

Overview

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

Released

Original Language

Portuguese

Budget

-

Revenue

$4,903,192

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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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