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 (Portuguese: Turma da Mônica: Laços) is a 2019 Brazilian family adventure film produced by Estúdios Mauricio de Sousa, directed by Daniel Rezende, with screenplay written by Thiago Dottori, and starring Giulia Benite, Kevin Vechiatto, Laura Rauseo and Gabriel Moreira. The film was based on the eponymous graphic novel by Vitor and Lu Cafaggi and the series of homonymous comic books created by Mauricio de Sousa. The movie was first released in US during the Hollywood Brazilian Film Festival, in November 16, 2019.
Plot
Fluffy, the pet dog of Jimmy Five, disappeared. He develops a plan to rescue the puppy, but for that he will need the help of his faithful friends: Monica, Maggy and Smudge. Together, they will face challenges and live great adventures to take Fluffy back home.
Cast
- Giulia Benite as Monica
- Kevin Vechiatto as Jimmy Five
- Laura Rauseo as Maggy
- Gabriel Moreira as Smudge
- 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
- Maurício de Sousa as James (newspaper clerk)
Sequel
On June 17, 2019, director Daniel Rezende stated that the film would have a sequel, based on the story Turma da Mônica - Lições. Soon after it was announced that the film was already in development and that the release date was October 8, 2020.
