In four stories inspired by humorous tales by Ariano Suassuna, each created based on phrases by the poet from Paraíba, we meet Helder, Fabiano, Pierce and Lorena, living different situations where, ironically, the lie is always the protagonist.
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Leandro Hassum
Helder ("O Farsante/Fama")
Rocco Pitanga
Lúcio ("O Farsante/Fama")
Nanda Costa
Caetana ("O Farsante/Fama")
Mariana Bassoul
Recepcionista ("O Farsante/Fama")
Renato Góes
Fabiano ("Vidente")
Cássia Kis
Luzia ("Vidente")
Jackson Antunes
Palhaço Romeu/Que Engana ("Vidente")
Carlos Gregório
Profeta ("Vidente")
Chris Mason
Pierce ("O Gringo/Furão")
Serjão Loroza
Zeca ("O Gringo/Furão")
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