Airplane Mode

Airplane Mode

Year: 2020

Runtime: 96 min

Language: Portuguese

Director: César Rodrigues

DramaComedyRomance

A social media influencer's life takes an unexpected turn when a car accident forces her to spend time on her grandfather's secluded farm. Accustomed to constant online validation, she must now adapt to a life far removed from the digital world, trading online attention for the responsibilities of caring for animals and embracing a slower pace. The experience challenges her priorities and leads her to discover a newfound appreciation for simple living and genuine connection.

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Ana, a passionate fashion design student, is determined to make her mark as a stylist while balancing her relationship with her boyfriend Gil and life at home with her parents. However, her dreams take an unexpected turn when she becomes a digital influencer for a trendy brand called True Fashion. Her boss, Katiuscia Canoro, foresees tension in Ana’s relationship with Gil. During a celebratory dinner for their one-month anniversary, shock strikes when Gil goes live and announces their breakup. This painful revelation leads to a heated confrontation with Carola during a phone call that escalates while Ana is driving, resulting in a car crash. As a consequence, her parents enforce a digital detox, sending her to her grandpa’s farmhouse as part of a court-ordered treatment.

Initially, Ana finds it challenging to connect with her grandpa, Erasmo Carlos, who struggles to understand her experience. One fateful evening, while seeking toilet paper at a closed convenience store, she encounters André Luiz Frambach, a friend from her past. An argument about their reliance on phones reveals deep-seated frustrations. Feeling misunderstood by Germano, Ana expresses her feelings to him. In an attempt to bridge the gap, he brings her to a breathtaking view once cherished by her grandmother. They share a heartfelt conversation, and Germano unveils a room filled with memories of her grandmother, inspiring Ana to create a new collection titled “Meridiana,” combining her name and her grandmother’s.

Throughout her stay, Ana begins to see João more frequently, and a budding romance blossoms between them. Their initial kiss at a festival highlights their connection. However, tension arises when Ana learns from Clara that post-breakup, Gil has started dating her best friend Mara. Devastated, she discovers pictures on a found phone displaying the couple’s new relationship, prompting her to act recklessly in her upset.

When her parents, Carola, and her assistant Fausto visit, Carola sees Ana’s collection and sees an opportunity for her own gain. Unknown to Ana, Carola sneaks pictures of her work. At the festival, a photo inadvertently captures an ad featuring the same man who pressured Ana into the detox—a man concealed as an actor in the entertainment industry. This revelation shakes Ana’s world, highlighting the facade of her life.

In search of a fresh start, Ana moves into a new apartment and distances herself from her family, including João. The turning point comes when she receives a poster of the True Fashion night showcasing her designs worn by Gil and Mara. This ignites her determination to expose Carola for exploiting her collection. Sneaking into True Fashion, she captures footage of Carola angrily confronting her, ultimately revealing her deceit to the public. The truth unfolds, leading to Carola’s arrest. Reunited with João, Ana finally embraces a joyful existence, ready to carve her own path in the fashion world.

Last Updated: November 15, 2024 at 20:33

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