The Rogue's Trial
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The Rogue's Trial

Faith brings hope.

6.6 / 10 2024 1h 52mNR Portuguese
ComedyDrama

Storyline

After 20 years missing, João Grilo returns to Taperoá to join his old friend Chicó and, after his story of resurrection spreads, he is disputed as an electoral candidate by the two most powerful politicians in the city.

Cast & Crew

Matheus Nachtergaele

Matheus Nachtergaele

João Grilo / Jesus / Diabo

Lead
Selton Mello

Selton Mello

Chicó

Taís Araújo

Taís Araújo

Compadecida

Humberto Martins

Humberto Martins

Coronel Ernani

Luis Miranda

Luis Miranda

Antonio do Amor

Eduardo Sterblitch

Eduardo Sterblitch

Arlindo

Fabiula Nascimento

Fabiula Nascimento

Clarabela

Virginia Cavendish

Virginia Cavendish

Rosinha

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Flávia Lacerda's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Rogue's Trial is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker