In 1977 Recife, Marcelo, a technology expert in his early forties, returns in the midst of Carnaval to reunite with his son and plot a dangerous escape under the ever-watchful eyes of Brazil?s repressive military regime.

While pregnant with her second child, Kika faces the sudden death of her partner. Totally heartbroken, and broke, she sets her priorities straight : 1.? ?make money fast 2.? ?stay strong. Dirty underwear, dildos and neurotic parents will unexpectedly help.