Television · 2013

Precious Pearl

Joia Rara

After surviving an avalanche in 1930s Tibet thanks to Buddhist monks, wealthy Brazilian playboy Franz Hauser befriends the spiritual leader Ananda Rinpoche before returning to his family's jewelry empire in Rio de Janeiro. When Ananda dies and is reincarnated as Franz's young daughter Pérola, the family must navigate bitter class divides, corporate treachery, and spiritual destiny.

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Release: 2013
Genre: Telenovela, Period drama, Romance
Format: Television
Creators: Duca Rachid and Thelma Guedes
Episode runtime: 45m

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A good telenovela. It had a beautiful story, meticulous period recreation, and in my view, was Bruno Gagliasso’s last good character in novelas. [...] In Joia Rara, he made a wonderful pair with Bianca Bin. Highlights also include the cabaret storyline and the lovely pairing formed by Carolina Dieckmann and Domingos Montagner.
Franklin Marcel on Teledramaturgia
Ernest is a perfect villain, telenovela-speaking. Arrogant, powerful, with Nazi airs, believing himself above good and evil and capable of controlling everyone’s life. [...] José de Abreu is great in the role, giving him personality and distancing himself from Nilo in Avenida Brasil.
Nilson Xavier on UOL
An impeccable production, the plot recreated the 1930s and 1940s—both in Rio de Janeiro and Nepal—in a gorgeous manner across sets, costumes, and art direction. Meticulous, cinematic photography, confident direction by experienced Amora Mautner, a beautiful soundtrack, and a great cast delivering memorable performances. Technically speaking, Joia Rara was indeed a gem.
Nilson Xavier on UOL

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