A tech specialist in his early forties flees as he journeys to Recife during Carnival seeking reunion with his son, only to discover the city offers no refuge. The film earned four Academy Award nominations and won Best Director and Best Actor at Cannes. Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho; written by Kleber Mendonça Filho; starring Robson Andrade, Rubens Santos, Licínio Januário. Released in Brazil in 1977 with Portuguese dialogue and English subtitles.