Rise From a Blow

People have their ethics and morals put in check when they witness situations of social injustice.

Declared dead by accident, Iolanda Bambirra lives like a ghost between life and death in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, a town in ruins and with no trace of time.

Dante is an old gay activist who refuses to retire. Facing the inevitable end of his existence, he decides to fulfill his old plans of opening the first LGBTQIA+ Elderly Home in Brazil, ignoring the advice of his great friend, Francisca, who argues that they no longer need to care.

Tomé is a young rapper that tries to live his dream after been in jail.

A woman wakes up in the middle of the night and notices the presence of a stranger inside her house. This unusual meeting between people from completely different worlds will have surprising consequences for both.

In a city exploited by mining, Josué can’t sleep. Surrounded by mountains, fears, and frustrations, he reflects incessantly on the challenges of early adulthood.

While having strange dreams, Joaquim faces the consequences of failing at school.

Although in trouble, Cecilia and Julia see themselves faced with a true nightmare and now they have to work together to get over it.

In the 19th century Minas Gerais hinterland, an outsider discovers a mysterious bar.

During social distancing a telemarketing attendant hears odd noises.