Manuela Dias’ plot, with artistic direction by Gustavo Fernández, from Pantanal and Rebirth, explores four life stories that intertwine in different crimes
At the upcoming edition of the LA Screenings Independents in California, Globo highlights the launch of Justice: Misconduct – a plot by Manuela Dias with artistic direction by Gustavo Fernández, which solidifies itself as an anthology series, with the same structure and format as Justice: Life is not fair, which was nominated for the International Emmy for Best Actress with Adriana Esteves and Best Drama Series, but with new characters.
With 28 episodes, Justice: Misconduct follows four characters who end up in prison and, seven years later, are released and must resume their lives in search of justice that goes beyond logic and judicial processes. Deliveryman Balthazar (Juan Paiva, from In Your Place and Rebirth) was accused of crimes he did not commit, supermarket owner Jayme (Murilo Benício, from Pantanal) sexually abused his niece, Geisa (Belize Pombal) killed a local drug dealer in a fight to defend her daughter and Milena (Nanda Costa, from A Mothers Love) who, after stealing a car, is accused of homicide.
“It is impossible to talk about Justice: Misconduct without mentioning the brilliant production that contributed not only to the creation and development of these four new stories of the series’ protagonists but also to other successful works worldwide such as Pantanal and Brazil Avenue.The themes addressed, skillfully acted by the cast, and this unique Brazilian touch make Justice: Misconduct a huge potential for the international market”, says Regiane Marcilio, Content Distribution and Partnerships at Globo.
Some elements mark the connection between the two plots of Justice, such as the theme music – Hallelujah, a cover by Rufus Wainwright of the song by Leonard Cohen – and the character Kellen, played by Leandra Leal.
The cast also includes names like Paolla Oliveira (Edge of Desire), Marco Ricca (Orphans of a Nation), Danton Mello (In Your Place), and Alice Wegmann (Rensga Hits).
“Justice is not a miniseries about laws, but about the possibility of justice existing. The very idea of Justice is a civilizing tool that enables life in society. We are trained to believe that we will be rewarded if we do the right thing and punished when we act wrongly – but life shows that this is just a theoretical conditioning. In this context, the plots of the series are an investigation into what is left in a persons life after Justice takes its share”, highlights the author, Manuela Dias.
