Arlete Cunha

The film tells the story of sixteen people in the hottest day of the year in the city of Porto Alegre.

Picucha may seem old-fashioned, but she has modern ideas and a great sense of humor. As the matriarch of a big family, she is involved in the daily lives of her children, grandchildren and other relatives. Undeterred by the typical problems of old age, she uses her many years of experience to solve problems in the best way possible.

Amanda, an introverted 12 year-old swimming athlete, finds safety in her own world: underneath the water. Lacking attention from her parents, she spends most of the time at the swimming pool, training and trying to succeed in maybe the only thing she truly loves. Priscila, an amazing swimmer, becomes her opponent, not only in the pool also in life. A subtle power game begins.

Who is Marcelo Benites?

Insecure about her body and sexuality, after letting herself feel with Marjorie and opening up to her mother, Amélia starts to change the way she sees herself.

O Caso do Linguiceiro