The Adventures of a Paraíba(1982)
Young guy from the poor Northeast region of Brazil comes to Rio de Janeiro to try his luck. Naturally, he is faced with many adversities along the way.
Movie: The Adventures of a Paraíba
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Zé Branco
Zé Preto
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Débora
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