Brazil, 1971 - Brazil faces the tightening grip of a military dictatorship. Eunice Paiva, a mother of five children is forced to reinvent herself after her family suffers a violent and arbitrary act by the government.
The film is based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva's biographical book and tells the true story that helped reconstruct an important part of Brazil’s hidden history.
Fernanda Torres delivered an award-winning performance, garnering the Best Actress award at the 82nd Golden Globes® and won Best International Feature Film at the Oscars®, marking the first time a Brazilian nominee has won an Academy Award® in any category.
