

Marcas do Passado(2009)
On a visit to the interior of Piauí, Paula is kidnapped by a maniacal ex-boyfriend. In captivity, she meets Joaquim, a good man who made wrong choices in life. Feeling a mix of despair and faith, Paula decides to evangelize him while awaiting rescue.
Movie: Marcas do Passado
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Paula
Ninja
Joaquim
Paulo
Zezão
Otavio
Diná
Lia
Vitor
Sena

Marcas do Passado
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On a visit to the interior of Piauí, Paula is kidnapped by a maniacal ex-boyfriend. In captivity, she meets Joaquim, a good man who made wrong choices in life. Feeling a mix of despair and faith, Paula decides to evangelize him while awaiting rescue.
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2009-12-25
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