“If you want to cry, watch this film”: Netflix’s Brazilian hit moves and is top 1 in 27 countries – Cinema News

Only Brazilian cinema could provide a feature film starring the most charismatic dog ever seen on the big screen. A sign that Brazil’s symbolic dog can conquer the whole world, Caramelo, the new Netflix film, entered the list of the platform’s most watched productions in more than 68 countries.

The film tells the story of a stray who crosses the path of Pedro (Rafael Vitti), a young man about to fulfill his dream of running a restaurant. When an unexpected diagnosis turns everything upside down, the cook counts on the help of the friendly Caramelo on a journey of rediscovery and connection, finding meaning and inspiration in the now – as well as a lifelong friendship.

“If you want to cry, watch this movie”

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Described as “a drama to laugh and get emotional”, the film reached the Top 1 of the most watched films on Netflix in 27 countries and territories. In addition to data from FlixPatrolwhat proves the film’s reach is the commotion on social media with comments in different regions of the world.

“Caramelo is without a doubt one of Netflix’s biggest hits in its national catalogue”, wrote an X (Twitter) user. In Spanish, another user commented “if you want to cry, watch this film”. A streaming subscriber found the story “generic and stereotypical”, but also wrote that “the dog is super cute and the main actor’s performance is good”, in addition to the film being “charming, charming, moving and very fun”.

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Keeping company with Messi (The Anatomy of a Fall) and the duo Ozzy and Suri (I’m Still Here), the dog that gives the film its name was accompanied by animal trainer Luis Estrelas, also responsible for animal welfare on set, as well as consulting with American trainer Mike Miliotti (Garfield – The Movie).

Caramelo is directed by Diego Freitas (After the Universe), with the script written by the filmmaker (original idea), Rod Azevedo and Vitor Brandt, with collaboration from Carolina Castro and consultancy from Marcelo Saback.