

Young people dream of a better life as they face harsh realities on the ruthless streets of Rio, mixing action, dreams and an implacable urban backdrop.

Inspired by the 1993 Candelária massacre in Rio de Janeiro, four homeless youths—Douglas, Sete, Jesus and Pipoca—navigate street life, dreams, and survival, blending their stories with dreamlike sequences in the 36 hours before the massacre unfolds.