
21 Jun 2023

O Vozerio
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The struggle of a small group of blacksmiths trapped between keeping a long going strike with claims for better fees and the necessity of getting back to work when there's no money left for basic necessities.
Assis
Edvaldo
Marcelão
Zé Tonho
Damião
Batista
Zé Carlos
Sílvia
Marta
Pedrinho
21 Jun 2023
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