Miniseries

Season 1 · 1999 · 4 episodes

Based on the play of the same name by Ariano Suassuna, *O Auto da Compadecida* is a comedy that blends regional elements and religiosity to tell the story of João Grilo and Chicó.

1Episode 1When a dog dies of poisoning, the two caretakers, trying to avoid the wrath of its owners, convince the local priest and a bishop to give the dead animal a Christian burial, promising them a share of a supposed dog's will.
2Episode 2João Grilo try to deceive a rich man into believing that Chicó is a worthy (and, mostly, wealthy) man for his daughter.
3Episode 3João Grilo deceive two men to fight each other, making Chicó look like a brave man in-between the quarrel.
4Episode 4João Grilo dies and has to use all his wit to avoid going to Hell.

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