Renato Capella

It is through the terrified eyes of an elite family that we witness a social revolution of massive proportions. Fear can bring to the surface dark emotions capable of leading to the collapse of sanity and social harmony.

Marcelo considers himself an ordinary man. Yet his fascination with Maíra, whose presence captivates everyone around her, gradually spirals into a disturbing obsession. As admiration gives way to fixation, he develops theories and devises a plan — the “instructions” — that will guide him toward the murder of Maíra.

A boy buys a canary to enjoy its singing, but the bird does not sing. He then tries various methods sold to him by a pet store clerk to get it to sing.