My Family Essay

My Family Essay

My Family Essay

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My Family Essay

2023

0h 15m

9.0(2 votes)

Family

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Overview

An orphan narrates his essay “What is Family?” and how he found his answer when he met “Surfing Uncle” developing a bond like a father, uncle, grandfather and brother from the — heart.

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Bruno Krieger

Tio do Surfe

Bruno Krieger

Acting

Caetano Rostro Gomes

Bê

Caetano Rostro Gomes

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João Pedro Ludwig

Tonhão

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Michel Dutra

Jiló

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Laura Canavezi

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Laura Canavezi

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