On the mean streets of the coastal town of Recife, an array of characters including a jaded waitress, a gay cook, a philandering butcher and his evangelical wife emerge as "full dimensional people in touch with their explosive feelings" (New York Times).

What the Critics are Saying

"Beautifully constructed. " - TV Guide

"A provocative and unique Brazilian import." - CBS Radio

"A wildcat of a film! " - Variety

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