Áurea Campos

An older man consumed by jealousy over his much younger wife decides to venture into the jungle in search of riches without her. When he returns 4 years later, he finds that his mistrust in her may have been well-founded. (imdb)

Dealing with religious fanaticism, long shows the conflict over land ownership of a country town, where farmers follow a mystical leader who would take them to the path of paradise. But fanaticism increases and the peasants no longer able to understand reality.

In the underworld of "Boca do Lixo" in São Paulo, a heterogeneous group of prostitutes turns an alley into a meeting point where customers are attracted. They are women who sell themselves to men of all classes. Cora, an older woman who works to support her paralytic son. Beth, who had to prostitute herself at an early age after leaving her small country town. Sônia, who lets herself be exploited by a ruffian. Brigite, daughter of factory workers. Vera, who just started in the profession.