Movie: Roda Viva

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    Roda Viva is a school project that used Chico Buarque's memorable song "Roda-Viva" to tell the story of a girl who feels oppressed by her authoritarian parents, but who is determined to rebel against the imposed expectations.

  • Release Date

    2023-08-22

  • Average

    9

  • Rating:

    4.5 starts
  • Tagline

    Break the chains, embrace the legacy and live the emotion of tropicalist modernism.

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  • Languages:

    Português
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