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Monstro

2013

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A robbery at a gas station turns into a hostage situation.

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8 members

Acting

Ricardo Ribeiro

Jovem

Acting

Joana Estrela

Mãe

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João Miguel Mota

Pai

Acting

Cristóvão Carvalheiro

Rui

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Joel Sines

Postiga

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Tiago Sines

Juka

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Pedro Miguel Dias

Empregado

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Ema Oliveira

Criança

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