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The Illusionist (2011)
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Original name: O Astro
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: Brazil
Duration: 50 min.
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The illusionist is mysterious, captivating and mesmerizes all those around him. But is he really a swindler or a man with extraordinary powers? This fascinating telenovela tells the story of seductive Herculano Quintanilha, who exerts significant influence over his great love Amanda, the Hayalla family and his friends. These and other enigmas can be found in The Illusionist, a telenovela where seduction is the great secret.
Style:
novela, captivating, entertaining, disturbing, suspenseful, soap opera, satirical, telenovela
Plot:
gay relationship, male male relationship, job, magic, magician, satire, money problems, workplace, erotica, gay, illusionist, male nudity, friendship between men, nightclub, ex convict, male protagonist, bisexual man, drag queen, bisexual, novel, friends with benefits, soap
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
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Duration: 45 min.
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Duration: 45 min.
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
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Duration: 50 min.
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An innovative telenovela set against the backdrop of the discovery of ancient fossils by a top paleontologist and the invention of futuristic robots by a brilliant scientist.
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Duration: 40 min.
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Duration: 45 min.
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
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Duration: 45 min.
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