The Life of Oswaldo

The Life of Oswaldo

The Life of Oswaldo

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The Life of Oswaldo

2026

0h 37m

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Comedy

Drama

Overview

Oswaldo is a homeless man who survives by trying to steal ice cream from the city's ice cream parlor. One day, the owner of the ice cream parlor decides to hire Oswaldo and teach him how to become a better person.

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8 featured cast members

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Marcos Vinícius

Oswaldo

Samuel Fernandes

João Inácio

Manuella Amaral

Anais, Menina da Fraternidade, Mulher da Sorveteria

Pedro Ribas

Homem na Sorveteria, Mr. Besta, Cara Aleatório, Voz do Repórter

Enzo Nenê Loiola

Enzo Farma-Aura, Mendigo Mascarado, Voz da Razão

Matheus Gessinger

Locutor de Rádio #1

Bernardo Rolim

Locutor de Rádio #2

Antony Alexandre

Locutor de Rádio #3

Creative team

Directed by: Pedro Ribas
Written by: Pedro Ribas
Marcos Vinícius
Produced by: Pedro Ribas

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