Year: 1986
Runtime: 105 mins
Language: Portuguese
Director: Ruy Guerra
Set in Rio de Janeiro’s bohemian Lapa district during the 1940s, a charming yet ruthless scoundrel makes a living through petty swindles, exploiting a cabaret singer for his own gain. His world shifts when he meets Ludmila, the cabaret owner’s daughter, who is eager to profit from wartime smuggling. Their ambitions collide, pulling them into a risky scheme.
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