The Best Friend

Mar 13, 2025

1h 33m

★ 8.1

Overview

Two great friends meet again after five years. Among so many things that have changed, the resumption of the bond awakens an old feeling for which they remain unprepared.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Music

Production Companies

Deberton Filmes

Telecine

The Best Friend Trailers

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Cast

Lucas

Vinicius Teixeira

Felipe

Gabriel Fuentes

Martin

Leo Bahia

Estrela Dalva

Claudia Ohana

Self

Gretchen

Deydianne Piaf

Denis Lacerda

Nikka

Souma

Muriel

Muriel Cruz

Barbada

Rodrigo Ferrera

Roberta

Solange Teixeira

Juan

Diego Montez

José

Mateus Carrieri

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