Two kids and a living, talkative doll attempt to catch a mulatto boy-like, supernatural one legged figure known as the Saci-Pererê, that enjoys playing pranks on the farms.
Tired of her boring husband, secretary Cordélia finds refuge in a love affair with her boss and afterwards, believes she has found true love in the person of a car salesman.
Documentary sponsored by ASCOFAM - World Association for the Fight Against Hunger, on the recommendation of Josué de Castro, former director of FAO. Filmed in the interior of the states of Bahia, Pernambuco, Ceará, Paraíba and Rio Grande do Norte.
