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On his 18th birthday in 90s Rio, a young man and his best friend join a jiu-jitsu gym to protect themselves from local threats. While one believes in dreaming beyond reality, the other rejects hope, convinced his future is already set.
May 2026
In a quiet bar, four strangers' lives intertwine, revealing hidden tensions and emotions as each confronts their inner struggles.
Nov 2024
Two old fellow mobsters meet up at hideout to discuss their next job. They plunge into a conversation recollecting their past deeds together, which leads them into argument and rivalry, until one of them realizes something is quite wrong.
Jun 2025
Back in the city that holds all her traumas, Nat meets Lucas, a man who feels just as out of place as she does. Soon, they discover that finding your soulmate doesn't mean they will be yours forever.
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A woman confronts her fears when she encounters a mysterious man who embodies her inner desires and anxieties. Between fear and longing, she embarks on a journey toward freedom, self-acceptance, and the courage to embrace her destiny.
Dec 2024
After years on the margins of a ballet company because of her skin color, a young Black dancer finally takes the lead role. As her body is exoticized for success, she must choose between pleasing and dancing in her truth.
Nov 2025
Silva returns to his hometown on the outskirts of town after spending a few years elsewhere. He wants to apologize to Maria, his ex-girlfriend. But the young man also wants forgiveness from his best friend, who swore to kill him if he returned.
Oct 2025
Roger (8) and Jonatan (12) spend a sunny afternoon flying kites, immersed in the innocence of childhood. Their simple joy is suddenly disrupted by the outbreak of violence in their community, confronting them with a harsh and unsettling reality.
Apr 2025
An ordinary morning. A swimming pool. Two women. The reflection of the water distorts the words as Melina and Renata try to save what still remains. But what is the weight of loving something that no longer fits in the same place?
Jul 2025
Elena's life is at a standstill. After living a traumatic experience, she isolates herself in her own pain. When receiving an unexpected visit, she realizes that she needs to have strength to react and take the reins of her life.
Aug 2023
During a long and lonely drive, Scott Corbyn when he finds an isolated hotel to spend the night and meets the mysterious Bethany Belline