Turma da Mônica: Laços (film) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Monica and Friends: Bonds |
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| Directed by | Daniel Rezende |
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| Written by | Thiago Dottori |
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| Cinematography | Azul Serra |
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| Release date(s) | June 27, 2019 |
| Country | Brazil |
| Language | Portuguese |
Monica and Friends: Bonds (original title: Portuguese: Turma da Mônica: Laços) is an exciting Brazilian adventure film from 2019. It's a family movie based on the super popular "Monica's Gang" comic books by Mauricio de Sousa. The movie also takes inspiration from a graphic novel called Turma da Mônica – Laços by Vitor and Lu Cafaggi. Daniel Rezende directed the film, and Thiago Dottori wrote the script. It stars Giulia Benite, Kevin Vechiatto, Laura Rauseo, and Gabriel Moreira as your favorite characters. The movie first showed in the U.S. at the Hollywood Brazilian Film Festival in November 2019.
The Adventure Begins: Finding Fluffy
The story of "Monica and Friends: Bonds" starts with a big problem. Jimmy Five's beloved pet dog, Fluffy, has gone missing! Jimmy Five loves Fluffy very much and decides he must find him. He comes up with a clever plan to rescue his puppy.
But Jimmy Five knows he can't do it alone. He needs help from his best friends. These loyal friends are Monica, Maggy, and Smudge. Together, this brave group sets off on an amazing journey. They will face many challenges and exciting adventures. Their main goal is to bring Fluffy safely back home.
Meet the Cast: Who Plays Who
This movie brings your favorite comic book characters to life! Here are the main actors and the characters they play:
- Giulia Benite plays the strong and feisty Monica.
- Kevin Vechiatto plays the clever but sometimes worried Jimmy Five.
- Laura Rauseo plays the sweet and always hungry Maggy.
- Gabriel Moreira plays the lovable, dirt-loving Smudge.
Other actors in the film include:
- Rodrigo Santoro as Nutty Ned
- Cauã Martins as Bucky
- Sofia Munhoz as Annie
- Gabriel Blotto as Sunny
- Pedro Souza as Jeremiah
- Monica Iozzi as Mrs. Luísa
- Luiz Pacini as Mr. Souza
- Paulo Vilhena as Mr. Five
- Fafá Rennó as Mrs. Five
- Ana Carolina Godoy as Mrs. Lilith
- Beto Schultz as Mr. Paul
- Angélica Paula as Mrs. Lurdes
- Adriano Paixão as Mr. Antenor
- Adriano Bolshi as Lucc (Drifter)
- Ítalo Viana as Tony
- Jasmim Donega as Penha
- Isabella Nakahara as Agnes
- Luiza Istolé as Sofia
- Marcello Costa as Joaquim
- Isabela Santos as Gabriela
- Matheus Mahmoud as Ernest
- Kaleb Figueiredo as Robert
- Mauricio de Sousa himself makes a special appearance as James, a newspaper clerk.
What's Next: The Sequel
Good news for fans! On June 17, 2019, the movie's director, Daniel Rezende, shared exciting news. He announced that "Monica and Friends: Bonds" would have a sequel. This next movie will be based on another great story called Turma da Mônica - Lições. Soon after, it was confirmed that the new film was already being made. It was planned to be released on October 8, 2020.
