Four love stories which portray a wide gamut of emotions and desires against the backdrop of Rio de Janeiro. "Elephant's Stomp" : the story of a highway patrol officer who is infatuated with a mulatto dancer at a local nightclub. "Drao" : a publicity man and a boutique owner who face a crises in their marriage. "You Are Beautiful" : two homeless teenagers seek love amidst their personal misery. "Samba of the Great Passion" : a book maker who is charmed and captivated by the voice of a female singer coming from a building across the street. Characters in search of love in order to escape from the boredom, loneliness and helplessness of their lives.
Released: Sep 15, 1994
Runtime: 104 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Fernanda Montenegro, Emílio de Mello, Fernando Torres, Chico Diaz, Sílvia Buarque, Isa Viana
Crew: Jorge Ben Jor (Music), Zelito Viana (Producer), Gilberto Gil (Music), Caetano Veloso (Music), Milton Nascimento (Music), Carlos Diegues (Director)