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.
Carlos Diegues | Director |
Gilberto Gil | Music |
Milton Nascimento | Music |
Jorge Ben Jor | Music |
Caetano Veloso | Music |
Chico Buarque | Music |
Zelito Viana | Producer |
Cristina Kangussu | Costume Design |
Marise Von Klay | Costume Design |
Sonia Tomé | Costume Design |