- Set just before and during the Second World War in Brazil., and concerns the life and problems of young Doralina, her mother and a strange man called Laurindo, whom Doralina is persuaded by her mother, to marry.
- In the 20's, in the State of Piauí, Brazil, a young cowboy is used politically after killing his wife, who had been seduced by her boss and his son
- The life of Brazilian soccer player, Garrincha, considered to be one of the greatest players of all time, with his uniquely original style. He had arched legs, a passion for women and booze. Also had a much talked extramarital affair with singer Elza Soares and died in relative decadence. The movie focuses on his zenit…
- In a company trading maté, workers are treated as slaves. Some of them try to escape, but those who are caught suffer severe punishments.