Guti Fraga

"Show de Bola" is a fictional story that might as well be real, about teenagers who live in underprivileged communities and strive for their dignity and for the survival of their dreams. (cine-plus.de)

Paulo works as a high school literature teacher, his wife Teresa is a local shopkeeper, and their daughter Bel is still in school. They live in a rented flat in Saens Peña Square, in the heart of Tijuca, a neighborhood in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro. An unexpected and alluring job offer may have a profound effect on the routine of this family and even jeopardize a 20-year marriage.