"The story behind the name"

2019

1h 50m

6.6(94 votes)

Drama

History

Overview

The story of Allan Kardec, from his days as an educator to his contribution to the spiritist codification.

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Cast & Crew

11 members

Acting

Leonardo Medeiros

Rivail / Kardec

Acting

Sandra Corveloni

Amélie

Acting

Dalton Vigh

Sr. Dufaux

Acting

Julia Konrad

Ruth-Celine

Acting

Júlia Svacinna

Caroline

Acting

Genézio de Barros

Padre Boutin

Acting

Charles Fricks

Charles Baudin

Acting

Guida Vianna

Madame Plainemaison

Acting

Guilherme Piva

Didier

Acting

Letícia Braga

Julia

Acting

Daniel Barcellos

Gerente Jules

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