A Dog's Will(2000)
Lying with faith is not always a sin.
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.
Movie: A Dog's Will
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João Grilo
Chicó
Padre João
Dora
Eurico
Diabo
Rosinha
Vicentão
Joaquim Brejeiro
Jesus Cristo / Emanuel
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