Set in a near future in Brazil, this film follows Tereza, a 77 year old woman who has lived her whole life in a small town, and is still working in a factory when we meet her. She receives an official government order that forces her to relocate to an isolated and unknown “Colony” for older people, where people are supposed to live out their lives in comfort. Tereza is suspicious of this, and doesn’t want to lose her independence.
Almost immediately her family begin making decisions for her, and her choices are restricted, so she decides to run away on an adventure down the Amazon.
A beautiful film that showcases the natural beauty of the Amazon and its wild characters, this story is a testament to the adventurous spirit of Tereza and her fight to retain her independence and freedom.
Currently showing at the Spanish & Latin American Film Festival