Nos Embalos de Ipanema

Nos Embalos de Ipanema

Toquinho was desired by all women... even men

1978 · 102 min · ★ 4.8 · Comedy, Drama

Toquinho is a young man living in Marechal Hermes, a poor neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, together with his widow mother and a younger sister. Although he is poor, he is also ambitious, and wants to change his life. He spends all his time on the beach, at Arpoador, Ipanema, where he dreams to become a famous surfer. Besides, he usually finds Patricia there, a rich and liberated young woman, whom he likes a lot. To impress Patricia and satisfy some of her wishes, he lets himself be seduced by André, a gay guy who, in return for his sexual favors, promises him a trip to Hawaii for a surf championship.

Directed by Antônio Calmon · Written by Sylvan Paezzo

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