Synopsis

Marcelo leaves his family and moves to Mato Grosso do Sul, where he learns how to fly airplanes by himself watching the pilots. One day, he responds the call of a drug dealer and uses his boss' plane to help the man to transport his cargo. He is hired by the drug lord to work transporting drugs in his airplanes. When he is arrested by the Federal Police, he does not rat his gang and the leader of the cartel gives a large amount of money as a bonus and asks him to leave the gang since he is known by the police. Marcelo uses the money to promote a party in the Carnival of Recife pretending to be the son of the owner of the Gol (a Brazilian air flight company). He lures the high-society, including the television presenter Amaury Jr. Marcelo is arrested again and is sent to prison. During a rebellion, he uses his leadership to present the claims of the prisoners and help to control the situation.

Our family guide

Best from age 16
64
Movie Knight Score
121 reviews
  • 64 Audience · 121 · 100%

Marcelo, a young man with a talent for impersonation, embarks on a life of crime. He becomes involved in drug trafficking, impersonates a wealthy heir at a lavish carnival party, and navigates life in prison. The film explores his journey through various identities and his encounters with the law.

Violence & peril
4/10
Language
3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
7/10
Romance & sensuality
2/10
Scary moments
3/10

Heads up

  • Drug trafficking and use are central to the plot
  • Scenes depict prison life and some violence
  • Characters engage in deception and fraud
  • Heavy drinking and partying

What it models well

  • Resourcefulness and adaptability
  • Charisma and leadership

Talk about it after

  • The consequences of a life of crime
  • The allure and dangers of impersonation
  • The justice system and incarceration
  • Making ethical choices

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Top billed cast

Director: Toniko Melo • Crew: Thiago Dottori, Bráulio Mantovani

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Details

TMDB audience
6.4/10 (121)
Age rating
G
Status
Released
Box office
$3,554,533