The (mis)adventures of João Grilo and Chicó in Brazil's Northeastern region. The four-chapter miniseries original version of O Auto da Compadecida.
WritersGuel Arraes, Adriana Falcão, João Falcão, Ariano Suassuna
Episode 1
Jan 5, 1999
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.
Episode 2
Jan 6, 1999
João Grilo try to deceive a rich man into believing that Chicó is a worthy (and, mostly, wealthy) man for his daughter.
Episode 3
Jan 7, 1999
João Grilo deceive two men to fight each other, making Chicó look like a brave man in-between the quarrel.
Episode 4
Jan 8, 1999
João Grilo dies and has to use all his wit to avoid going to Hell.
