The story takes place in Brazil in the 1970s, during a time when the country was under military dictatorship. The life of Eunice Paiva, a mother of five children, drastically changes after the disappearance of her husband—former congressman Rubens Paiva. The screenplay is based on the memoirs of Marcelo Rubens Paiva, the son of the main character.
Best Screenplay Award at the Venice Film Festival