The life story of Claudinho e Buchecha, greatest icons and most successful duo of the Brazilian funk melody in all time, showing how the rhythm and poetry of the periphery conquered Brazil.
A film director, Walter, meets his old team to make a "road movie". With no money, they will have come up with scams in order to make the production possible while at the same time plotting revenge.
In the 18th century in a forgotten town, young Benedicta is the executioner's daughter. Monk Ambrosius, newly arrived at the village, pities the girl but his interest in her unleashes the jealousy of Rochus and the conflict between passion and celibacy begins.
In a dark room, fantastic beings appear like specters from an old cinema. Frightened, the insomniac is the only one to witness the cyclical nocturnal spectacle.
