Created by Manuel Dias Country of origin Brazil Location(s) Recife | Directed by José Luiz Villamarim Original language(s) Portuguese | |
Starring Adriana Esteves
Julia Dalavia
Antônio Calloni
Camila Márdila
Cássio Gabus Mendes
Cauã Reymond
Débora Bloch
Drica Moraes
Enrique Diaz
Igor Angelkorte
Jéssica Ellen
Jesuíta Barbosa
Júlio Andrade
Leandra Leal
Luísa Arraes
Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos
Vladimir Brichta | ||
Justiça (English title: Above Justice) is a Brazilian miniseries by Rede Globo that aired from 22 August to 23 September 2016 at 11 pm. It was written by Manuela Dias, co-written by Mariana Mesquita, Lucas Paraizo and Roberto Vitorino, and it was directed by Isabella Teixeira, Luísa Lima, Marcus Figueiredo and Walter Carvalho, with general and artistic direction by José Luiz Villamarim.
Contents
- Production
- Plot
- Monday Vicente Menezes
- Tuesday Ftima Libria do Nascimento
- Thursday Rose Silva dos Santos
- Friday Maurcio de Oliveira
- Cast
- Soundtrack
- Airing
- Ratings
- References
Set both initially in 2009 and then in 2016 in Recife, each weekly episode follows one of four different set of characters whose stories are interconnected. It stars Adriana Esteves, Julia Dalavia, Marina Ruy Barbosa, Drica Moraes, Antonio Calloni, Cássio Gabus Mendes, Cauã Reymond, Marjorie Estiano, Luisa Arraes, Jéssica Ellen, Jesuíta Barbosa and Débora Bloch at the main roles.
In Brazil, the show had a daily reach of approximately 41 million viewers and a total reach of approximately 134 million viewers. The first four episodes were made available on Globo Play before the miniseries premiered on network television.
Production
Justiça was shot in Recife, capital of Pernambuco, in an effort by Rede Globo to set some of its works outside of the Rio-São Paulo axis. According to the director, Recife was chosen due to its economic inequality being greater than the rest of the country, which gives the series more veracity. To Villamarim, "Recife is a synthesis of Brazil". In the municipality, Pina Beach, Boa Viagem Beach, Teatro de Santa Isabel, Palácio do Campo das Princesas, Mercado de São José and the Holiday Building were used as filming locations.In Olinda, some streets were used as location such as Ladeira da Misericórdia, among others, as well as Largo do Amparo. In Jaboatão dos Guararapes, the Barra de Jangada Beach was used. The way the story is told, interconnecting four different stories, was already used in movies such as Short Cuts, Crash and Babel. The cast preparation was done by Chico Accioly and rabbi Nilton Bonder.
Plot
The miniseries tells a story in each day of the week, in which a search for justice takes place.
Monday (Vicente Menezes)
Elisa (Débora Bloch) can't overcome the death of her daughter, Isabela (Marina Ruy Barbosa), murdered in 2009 by her own fiancée Vicente (Jesuíta Barbosa) when he caught her cheating him with an ex-boyfriend. After being released from prison in current time, he seeks forgiveness by his mother-in-law as he starts a new life with Regina (Camila Márdila) and their daughter.
Tuesday (Fátima Libéria do Nascimento)
Fátima (Adriana Esteves), a maid at Elisa's house, killed a dog belonging to police sergeant Douglas (Enrique Díaz) in 2009 after it hurt her son. She is subsequently incriminated for drug trafficking after Douglas plants some cocaine at her house. Seven years later, when she is released, she wants to reunite with her family, but her husband Waldir (Ângelo Antônio) died, her son Jesus (Bernardo Berruezo/Tobias Carrieres) is homeless and her daughter Mayara (Letícia Braga/Julia Dalavia) became a prostitute.
Thursday (Rose Silva dos Santos)
Rose (Jéssica Ellen) and Débora (Luisa Arraes) are friends. In 2009, the former is arrested with drugs which actually belonged to some other friends, while the second is spared. Afterwards, Débora is raped. Seven years later, when Rose is released from prison and reunites with her friend, they search for the man who violated her.
Friday (Maurício de Oliveira)
In 2009, Mauricio (Cauã Reymond) was arrested for killing his wife Beatriz (Marjorie Estiano) at her own request after a hit and run leaves her quadriplegic. The accident was caused by Antenor (Antonio Calloni), who was making a runaway with money he stole from his business partner (Euclydes Menezes (Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos), Vicente's father). Seven years later, when Mauricio is released from prison, he befriends Vânia (Drica Moraes), the troubled wife of Antenor, who now runs for governor of Pernambuco.
Cast
By order of appearance. Note that characters from one day may have cameos at other days.
Soundtrack
As announced by Globo.
Airing
The miniseries will be aired after Velho Chico from Monday to Friday except for Wednesdays. For the first time, Globo Repórter will have its timetable changed.
Ratings
The miniseries premiered with a total viewership of 29.6 (30) points, the highest viewership since Amores Roubados (2014).