Cesar Turim

Benji tells us the story of the beginning and the tragic ending of his friendship with Nino. The contrast between what is narrated and what is seen questions the memories of important events in our lives. Benji's first sexual experience brings out his latent sadistic nature to which he never admits he has. He justifies the murder of his best and only friend through the lessons his mother taught him.

Iremar trabaja en las Vaquejadas, el tradicional rodeo del noroeste de Brasil. Su casa es el camión que transporta los animales de uno a otro show y que comparte con sus compañeros: su compadre, Zé, Galega, una bailarina exótica y conductora de camiones, y su alegre hija Cacá. Pero el país está cambiando y la creciente industria textil de la región infunde nuevas ambiciones en Iremar, que empieza a soñar con el diseño de moda.

Serginho has a hard time finding his place in the world as he works with his uncle at the market, supports his depressed mother, and takes care of his little brother.