The Superfantastic Story of Balão

The Superfantastic Story of Balão

142023•8.6/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

8.6/10(6)

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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Production

INTRO Pictures, Producing Partners, Star Original Productions

Language

PT

Status

Ended

First Aired

July 12, 2023

Last Aired

July 12, 2023

Networks

Star+

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Episode 1

E1

Episode 1

Air date: 2023-07-12

Episode 2

E2

Episode 2

Air date: 2023-07-12

Episode 3

E3

Episode 3

Air date: 2023-07-12

Cast

Simony

Self

Mike Biggs

Mike Biggs

Self

Vímerson Cavanilas

Vímerson Cavanilas

Self

Jair Oliveira

Jair Oliveira

Self

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