Son of Ox

Aug 1, 2024

1h 32m

★ 0.0

Overview

João is a lonely boy living in the outback. No friends, no mother, and no bond with his father, he finds a chance to overcome his fears and a possibility to fit in when a small circus arrives in town.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Plano 3 Filmes

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Cast

João

João Pedro Dias

Pai

Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos

Salsicha

Vinicius Bustani

Jonas

Jonas Laborda

Wilma

Wilma Macedo

Rita de Cássia Fernandes

Anailca Alves

Palhaço Barriquinha

Avelino Santos

Palhaço Espoleta

Silvio Júnior

Palhaço Cueca

Itamar Cavalcante

Palhaço Pinguim

Ivanilson Silva

Palhaço Cara Sêca

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