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Lula, o Filho do Brasil
Not recommended for minors under twelve. Scenes can include physical aggression, use of legal drugs, and sexual innuendo.
Overview
The true story of a working class boy who moves to the nation's financial capital at a young age and becomes one the most influential politicians in Brazilian history.
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