Brasilia, 1973. At the height of the military dictatorship, seven friends, young as the city in which they live, dream of living in theater. Led by director Léo, the group carries out the rehearsals of a play that weaves comparisons between Jesus Christ and the cangaceiro Lampião. While political repression runs wild in the federal capital and sexual freedom is still taboo, Bia is increasingly being held prisoner by her mother's obsession, causing everyone to increasingly question the concepts and values of society.
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Fernanda Nobre
Bia
Known for
The Slave Isaura
Emílio Dantas
Léo
Known for
Never Give Up
Drop Dead Gorgeous
Palomma Duarte
Marina
Known for
Two Sons of Francisco
God Is Brazilian
Pedro Nercessian
Encrenca
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Edge of Desire
Françoise Forton
Bia's Mother
Known for
The Clone
Vitória Frate
Cachorrinha
Known for
India: A Love Story
Once Upon a Time in Rio
Ivan Mendes
Brookie
Known for
Brave Woman
Eduardo and Monica
Pedro Caetano
Cabelo
Known for
Criminal Code
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Oswaldo Montenegro Director
First release May 4, 2010
Languages
Original language
Portuguese
Spoken on screen
Portuguese
Release dates
Brazil · May 4, 2010
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No release date listed for United States.
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