Aline Mendes

1988: A Brazilian flight attendant named Fernando jets between Rio and New York, loves many men, and lives life to the fullest. He ignores the fact that lots of people around him are contracting a mysterious illness. When he himself is diagnosed with HIV, he resolves to fight it. Taking a risk, he smuggles a drug out of the US and into Brazil, where it is illegal.

A touching portrait of Regi, an 85-year-old engineer from Rio de Janeiro, as he deals with the recent loss of his wife. The narrative guides us through his solitary routine, showing the support of his children and his determination to move forward by writing a book and falling in love with a talented actress. The film celebrates life, resilience, and the power of love amid the complexities of aging.

1988: A Brazilian flight attendant named Fernando jets between Rio and New York, loves many men, and lives life to the fullest. He ignores the fact that lots of people around him are contracting a mysterious illness. When he himself is diagnosed with HIV, he resolves to fight it. Taking a risk, he smuggles a drug out of the US and into Brazil, where it is illegal.