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The Superfantastic Story of Balão

The Superfantastic Story of Balão

Genres

Documentary

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In Brazil of the 1980s, the children’s music group Balão Mágico brought together a charming girl singer, a shy boy with an angelic voice, the heir of a famous thief, and the son of a famous Brazilian musician. Some 40 years after their heyday, former members Simony, Tob, Mike, and Jairzinho reunite to discuss the untold side of the group’s playful and colorful years in the spotlight.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Ended

Original Language

Portuguese

Runtime

mins

Rating

8.6/10

Release Date

20 July 2025

Country

Brazil

Cast

Simony

Simony

Self

Mike Biggs

Mike Biggs

Self

Vímerson Cavanilas

Vímerson Cavanilas

Self

Jair Oliveira

Jair Oliveira

Self

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