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In a port in the far south of Brazil, Leandro makes a living informally collecting soybeans that were lost during transport. But the crisis gripping the country puts his livelihood at risk. Without prospects, he wanders around in his car with the music blasting. Late into the night, he sets out in search of company, but nothing goes as planned.
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In a port in the far south of Brazil, Leandro makes a living informally collecting soybeans that were lost during transport. But the crisis gripping the country puts his livelihood at risk. Without prospects, he wanders around in his car with the music blasting. Late into the night, he sets out in search of company, but nothing goes as planned.
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Written By:Gianluca Cozza, André Berzagui, Leonardo da Rosa
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Runtime:25 minutes
Studio:Saturno Filmes
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