A Dog's Will

A Dog's Will(2000)

"Lying with faith is not always a sin."

8.4/10
1,192 votes
104 minSeptember 15, 2000

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.

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