Diana Coelho

Ília suffers from a syndrome named Capgras that prevents her from recognizing her own sister. What desperate ways will they have to take to keep themselves close to each other?

Bianca, a public school teacher, decides to renovate her house after receiving the news that her daughter is coming home.

Donana, a midwife with more than half a century of experience, represents the resistance of tradition and humanization to childbirth in the region of São Gonçalo do Amarante, in Rio Grande do Norte. Owner of a strong personality, she shares her wisdom, acquired over the years as a midwife, mother, saint mother, godmother, woman. Like the chanana, a flower that grows in the middle of the concrete and is underestimated for its fragile appearance, Donana teaches us to remain firm despite the adversities of life.

After her daughter moves away, Dalva begins hearing strange noises in the house where she has always lived. As she becomes aware of the cracks in a daily life that is slowly falling apart, something seems to be trying to emerge.

In order to invent a region, it is necessary to create its culture, preferably with the help of cinema. Inspired by the book and play “A Invenção do Nordeste”, this is a re-editing of Brazilian films essential to the foundation of the Northeastern imaginary.

Ciana and Zefinha have always lived for each other. Surviving is a daily challenge and knowing how to forgive without remembering the past will be essential to moving forward.