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A Boyfriend for My Wife
Chico is tired of the relationship and his wife Nena's complaints. After spending 15 years together Chico has zero corauge to ask for a divorce. He decides to follow his friend's advice and hire a lover for his wife, in hopes that she gets involved with him and ends their marriage.
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Chico is tired of the relationship and his wife Nena's complaints. After spending 15 years together Chico has zero corauge to ask for a divorce. He decides to follow his friend's advice and hire a lover for his wife, in hopes that she gets involved with him and ends their marriage.
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Genre:Comedy
Written By:Lusa Silvestre, Pablo Solarz, Julia Rezende
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Runtime:106 minutes
Studio:Downtown Filmes
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