This is a movie about friendship.

The Happy Cricket and the Giant Bugs

8.2 (2 votes)• 2009• 85m•Released

Storyline & Plot Summary

Happy Cricket wants to launch a CD and opens a school of music for needy children. Big T, a toad leader of a rap group, also wants to launch a CD to improve his life. However, Petal, a beautiful cricket singer appears and becomes Happy Cricket's beloved and pivot of a musical dispute between Happy Cricket and Big T. They also have to face great adventures against Trambika, the villain who wants to copy and sell their songs illegally.

Production Details

Languages: Portuguese

Director: Walbercy Ribas, Rafael Ribas

Starring Cast: Vagner Fagundes, Julia Duarte, Marcello Braccesi, Rodrigo Andreatto, Carlos Capeletti, Renato Dobal

Cast

Vagner Fagundes

Grilo Feliz

Julia Duarte

Pétala

Marcello Braccesi

Caradura

Rodrigo Andreatto

Rafael

Carlos Capeletti

Sakana

Renato Dobal

Kakatus

Jonas Mello

Montanha

Luiz Amorim

Professor Vareta

Jair Assumpção

Trambika

Giovanni Delgado

Sebastião

Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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