''Vidas Opostas'' ( en, Opposite Lives) is a Brazilian ''

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'' originally aired on

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Controversy

Because of scenes involving graphic portrayal of

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, ''Vidas Opostas'' received a 14 rating from the DJCTQ.

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and the ''

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'' even reported the fact, suggesting that the show has attained considerable success because of violent scenes, unlike most other Brazilian soap operas.

Main cast

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