

The (mis)adventures of João Grilo and Chicó in Brazil's Northeastern region. The four-chapter miniseries original version of O Auto da Compadecida.


Jan 5, 1999 - 40m
When 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.

Jan 6, 1999 - 41m
João Grilo try to deceive a rich man into believing that Chicó is a worthy (and, mostly, wealthy) man for his daughter.

Jan 7, 1999 - 38m
João Grilo deceive two men to fight each other, making Chicó look like a brave man in-between the quarrel.

Jan 8, 1999 - 48m
João Grilo dies and has to use all his wit to avoid going to Hell.