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Crisálidas

Crisálidas

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Crisálidas

2026

0h 12m

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Drama

Overview

After a depressive episode, a pet shop attendant can no longer work. Medicated but still struggling, she is forced to return to her normal life.

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6 featured cast members

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Oli Calamari

Oli Calamari

Nathália

Julia Gaspar

Julia Gaspar

Marcela

Lu Astolfo

Lu Astolfo

Mãe

Pedro Ferreira

Pedro Ferreira

Médico

Werick Rocha

Werick Rocha

Maicon

João Santos Damascena

João Santos Damascena

Miguel

Creative team

Directed by: Pedro Abilio
Written by: Pedro Abilio
Produced by: Pedro Abilio
Nicoly Brito

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