“Corruption has created its greatest enemy”
Miguel is a federal agent, highly trained and skilled in weapons. After experiencing trauma in his personal life, he sets out on a journey of revenge, assuming the identity of a masked vigilante. The Awakener decides to do justice with his own hands by exterminating corrupt politicians.
Kiko Pissolato
Miguel/O Doutrinador
Tainá Medina
Nina
Samuel de Assis
Edu
Carlos Betão
Antero Gomes
Eduardo Moscovis
Sandro Correa
Helena Luz
Alice
Natália Lage
Isabela
Eduardo Chagas
Oliveira
Tuca Andrada
Siqueira
Helena Ranaldi
Julia Machado
The Awakener is a thriller, action, crime, drama film released in 2018 exploring themes of based on comic, masked vigilante, political corruption, government corruption, vigilantism, aggressive. Directed by Gustavo Bonafé, it stars Kiko Pissolato, Tainá Medina, Samuel de Assis. Miguel is a federal agent, highly trained and skilled in weapons. After experiencing trauma in his personal life, he sets out on a journey of revenge, assuming the identity of a masked vigilante. The Awakener decides to do justice with his own hands by exterminating corrupt politicians.
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