Samba Infinite

Samba Infinite

2025 · 15 min · ★ 5.0 · Fantasy, Drama, Music

During Rio's Carnival, a street cleaner struggles with the loss of his sister and his work obligations. Amid the celebrations, he finds a lost child and sets out to help him.

Directed by Leonardo Martinelli · Written by Leonardo Martinelli

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