To escape her abusive husband, garbage collector Gal packs her two young children, Rihanna and Benin, onto the top of her cart and heads across São Paulo to her cousin’s house. As she struggles to avoid the dangers of the streets along the way, she convinces the children that they are on a big and exciting adventure. When they arrive at her cousin’s house, they are warmly welcomed and fed. However, what initially seems like a safe haven soon turns out to be a trap. Gal realises that not only her own safety is at risk, but also the future of her children.
Gal
Leandro
Rihanna
Benin
Munda
Valdete
Anivaldo
Delegada
Reginaldo
Adjane
Babu
Valdo
Neto
Sabonete
Theo
Angela
Cida
Dona da banca de tiro
Eliete
Joana
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