Of Love and Other Crimes

Vivian wakes up in one morning like any other with just a hangover. Observing the fragments of what was once her life, she decides to start again – and rediscover herself.

On June 18, 2010, twenty-one municipalities were affected by floods in Alagoas. Thousands of families lost everything when the river level rose six meters, invaded streets and caused unprecedented damage in the region. The city of Branquinha was one of the most affected, with 80% of its territory flooded by water. All public buildings, schools and the library were destroyed. Now the city will be built in another place and of its history only what remains in the memory of its residents.

Once a year, a family gathers and challenges the weather to plant, harvest and produce manioc flour in the interior of Alagoas. A food that is the basis of Brazilian culture and the roots of a people. A silent tradition that gradually reaches its end.