Overview

• Released on October 8, the Brazilian feature is directed by Diego Freitas and produced by Migdal Filmes in collaboration with Netflix.
• The story follows chef Pedro Dantas and an abandoned puppy whose bond anchors a drama about resilience and companionship without relying on breed status.
• Amendoim, a street-rescued dog chosen for his on-camera presence, worked under professional training by Luis Estrelas with technical advice from Mike Miliotti and animal-welfare supervision on set.
• The film explicitly champions adoption and challenges stigma around mixed-breed dogs, aligning with the 'caramelo' rise in Brazilian culture, memes and official recognition in Rio de Janeiro.
• Coverage notes the title is among Netflix’s most-watched globally and ranks No. 1 in markets including Mexico, Colombia, Spain and Uruguay.