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In the week of its premiere, the Brazilian film Caramelo is showing what it came for. The national production is in the top 3 most watched films in the world and ranks first among non-English language productions.

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"Caramelo is a story 100% created in Brazil. A cultural icon here, a very Brazilian way of expressing emotions. It is proof that when we tell stories authentically, they can reach the world and generate connection with global audiences", highlights Elisabetta Zenatti, Vice President of Content at Netflix in Brazil.

In its debut week, the production has already been viewed 17.3 million times, making it the best debut week for an original Brazilian film on Netflix. With a Brazilian soul and accent, the film was among the favorites of the week in 81 countries.

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The production celebrates the unique connection between humans and dogs through the relationship between chef Pedro (Rafael Vitti) and his caramel mutt (Amendoim) in a difficult period in the protagonist's life.